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New Boston Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
301 Jefferson St, New Boston, IL 61272 · (309) 587-8141 · Part of Mercer County School District 404
Students
165
Students per teacher
8:1
Free or reduced lunch
63%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–5
What stands out about New Boston Elem School
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
- Small classes: 8:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts15%
State average 30.7%
Location
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301 Jefferson St, New Boston
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten38
Grade 120
Grade 229
Grade 326
Grade 431
Grade 521
Enrollment over time
168’20
185’21
175’22
164’23
165’24
About steady.
Who goes here
White 96%Hispanic 2%Two or more races 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.