Below Average
#3112 of 3,813 schools in IL
New Boston Elem School
Elementary School · Mercer County School District 404 · New Boston, IL
A Mercer County School District 404 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 Jefferson St, New Boston, IL 61272
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Boston Elem School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Boston Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,893
Median home value
$131,300
College educated
10%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61272; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Mercer County School District 404
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | Not available | 345 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mercer County School District 404
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Boston Elem School is listed in Mercer County School District 404; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Boston Elem School
New Boston Elem School is a public elementary school in New Boston, IL, part of Mercer County School District 404, serving approximately 164 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,112 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Boston Elem School
What grades does New Boston Elem School serve?
New Boston Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend New Boston Elem School?
New Boston Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Boston Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Boston Elem School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Boston Elem School rank in IL?
New Boston Elem School ranks #3,112 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is New Boston Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Boston Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at New Boston Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Boston Elem School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Boston Elem School a charter school?
No, New Boston Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Boston Elem School a Title I school?
No, New Boston Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Boston Elem School?
63.4% of students at New Boston Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (309) 587-8141
- Area population (ZIP 61272)
- 1,463
- Area average commute
- 40.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61272; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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