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Newport

Rhode Island · Public School District
3
Schools
1,876
Students
—
Per-Pupil Spend
72.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+20pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Newport is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 1,876 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Claiborne Pell ElementaryPK–04697
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Frank E. Thompson Middle05–08546
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Rogers High School09–12633
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure—
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
51%
State
31.8%
Local (property tax)
51.5%
Federal
16.7%

Funding is shared between state (32%) and local sources (51%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,876
Students
72%
Free Lunch
—
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
72% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newport?
Newport has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,876 students.
What is the graduation rate for Newport?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Newport?
72% of students in Newport qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Newport?
No, Newport does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Newport serve?
Newport serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Newport?
The median opportunity score across schools in Newport is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.