New Boston Elementary School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025-26)

301 Jefferson St
New Boston, IL 61272

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Bottom 50%

Serving 164 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Boston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).

The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 164 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
: Bottom 50% in IL
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

New Boston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category

Attribute

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Student Attention

Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

New Boston Elementary School's student population of 164 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	New Boston Elementary School
Kind	23
1	31
2	26
3	29
4	19
5	36

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Total Students

164 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	New Boston Elementary School
2023	175
2022	185
2021	168
2020	185
2019	185
2018	204
2017	204
2016	203
2015	221
2014	204
2013	217
2012	200
2011	208

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	New Boston Elementary School
2023	20
2022	18
2020	17
2019	17
2018	17
2017	17
2016	17
2015	17
2014	17
2013	21
2012	16

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Year Founded

2009

School Calendar

School Mascot

Golden Eagles

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

New Boston Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of New Boston Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IL)

#2249 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	New Boston Elementary School
2023	#2249
2022	#2284
2021	#2733
2019	#1967
2018	#1821
2017	#2332
2016	#1332
2015	#2272
2014	#2690
2013	#2206
2012	#1754

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10-14%

27%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	New Boston Elementary School	Illinois	Mercer County School District 404
2023	12%	27%	13%
2021	10%	28%	14%
2019	24%	33%	19%
2018	27%	32%	20%
2017	17%	32%	19%
2016	32%	31%	23%
2015	17%	29%	24%
2014	37%	59%	60%
2013	47%	58%	59%
2012	82%	80%	84%
2011	87%	80%	84%

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20-29%

30%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	New Boston Elementary School	Illinois	Mercer County School District 404
2022	24%	30%	27%
2021	15%	32%	24%
2019	34%	38%	33%
2018	32%	37%	20%
2017	32%	38%	31%
2016	37%	36%	33%
2015	27%	38%	36%
2014	47%	57%	56%
2013	57%	58%	62%
2012	82%	75%	79%
2011	82%	75%	76%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	New Boston Elementary School	Illinois	Mercer County School District 404
2023	9:1	14:1	12:1
2022	10:1	14:1	13:1
2020	11:1	15:1	13:1
2019	11:1	15:1	13:1
2018	12:1	16:1	14:1
2017	12:1	15:1	14:1
2016	12:1	16:1	14:1
2015	13:1	16:1	15:1
2014	12:1	16:1	15:1
2013	11:1	13:1	8:1
2012	13:1	16:1	13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

28%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	New Boston Elementary School	Illinois	Mercer County School District 404
2023	3%	27%	2%
2022	2%	27%	2%
2021	2%	27%	2%
2020	2%	26%	2%
2019	2%	26%	2%
2018	4%	26%	2%
2017	4%	26%	2%
2016	6%	26%	3%
2015	5%	25%	2%
2014	4%	25%	2%
2013	5%	24%	2%
2012	4%	24%	1%
2011	3%	23%	2%

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Black

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	New Boston Elementary School	Illinois	Mercer County School District 404
2023	1%	17%	1%
2022	2%	17%
2021	1%	17%	1%
2012	1%	18%	1%

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White

95%

45%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	New Boston Elementary School	Illinois	Mercer County School District 404
2023	92%	45%	92%
2022	92%	47%	93%
2021	95%	47%	94%
2020	96%	48%	93%
2019	96%	48%	93%
2018	96%	49%	94%
2017	96%	49%	94%
2016	94%	49%	93%
2015	93%	49%	95%
2014	94%	50%	95%
2013	94%	50%	95%
2012	93%	51%	96%
2011	96%	51%	96%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	New Boston Elementary School	Illinois	Mercer County School District 404
2023	2%	4%	3%
2022	3%	4%	3%
2021	1%	4%	2%
2020	2%	4%	4%
2019	2%	4%	4%
2015	2%	3%	3%
2014	2%	3%	3%
2013	1%	3%	3%
2012	1%	3%	2%
2011	1%	3%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.10

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	New Boston Elementary School	Illinois	Mercer County School District 404
2023	0.15	0.70	0.15
2022	0.15	0.68	0.13
2021	0.10	0.68	0.11
2020	0.08	0.68	0.14
2019	0.08	0.68	0.14
2018	0.08	0.67	0.12
2017	0.08	0.67	0.12
2016	0.11	0.67	0.13
2015	0.13	0.67	0.10
2014	0.12	0.66	0.09
2013	0.12	0.66	0.09
2012	0.14	0.65	0.08
2011	0.10	0.66	0.08

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Eligible for

51%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	New Boston Elementary School	Illinois	Mercer County School District 404
2023	47%	43%	29%
2022	45%	43%	33%
2021	49%	44%	33%
2020	45%	47%	31%
2019	45%	47%	31%
2018	40%	46%	32%
2017	40%	46%	32%
2016	57%	47%	41%
2015	67%	52%	47%
2014	60%	47%	42%
2013	47%	45%	30%

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Eligible for

12%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	New Boston Elementary School	Illinois	Mercer County School District 404
2023	11%	4%	8%
2022	10%	4%	9%
2021	11%	4%	9%
2018	9%	4%	9%
2017	9%	4%	9%
2016	2%	3%	4%
2014	5%	3%	4%
2013	12%	5%	12%
2012	31%	27%	23%
2011	9%	5%	5%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Mercer County School District 404

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Mascot: Golden Eagles

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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What is New Boston Elementary School's ranking?

New Boston Elementary School is ranked #2249 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).

How many students attend New Boston Elementary School?

164 students attend New Boston Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of New Boston Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of New Boston Elementary School?

New Boston Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.

What grades does New Boston Elementary School offer ?

New Boston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is New Boston Elementary School part of?

New Boston Elementary School is part of Mercer County School District 404.

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