Neponset Grade School

Neponset Grade School is a public elementary school in Neponset, IL, part of the Kewanee CUSD 229. The school serves approximately 135 students in grades Pre-K – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 96.7th percentile among IL schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 27% proficiency in math and 39% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $82,500, where 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 135 students, Neponset Grade School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Neponset Grade School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.