Serving 175 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 proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Boston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Boston Elementary School's student population of 175 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Boston Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Boston Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2284 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Boston Elementary School's ranking?
New Boston Elementary School is ranked #2284 out of 3,426 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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?
175 students attend New Boston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of New Boston Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 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 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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