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New Boston Elementary School

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New Boston Elementary School ranks 951 st of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

951^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools

Better than 54% of Illinois elementary schools

Summary

New Boston Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Boston, Illinois, serving 164 students in grades K-5 as part of the Mercer County School District 404. The school has shown mixed performance on state assessments, with higher proficiency in English Language Arts but lower proficiency in math compared to district and state averages. Chronic absenteeism rates at the school are consistently higher than the state average, which may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.

Compared to nearby schools, New Boston Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than Apollo Elementary School, which is also part of the Mercer County School District 404. However, the school lags behind the performance of Illinois City Elementary School, which is part of the Rockridge CUSD 300 district and has consistently higher rankings and proficiency rates. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at New Boston Elementary suggests the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may contribute to the challenges it faces in academic performance.

Despite these challenges, New Boston Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and has seen an increase in spending per student over the years. These factors suggest that with the right strategies and interventions, the school may have opportunities to improve student outcomes across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in addressing chronic absenteeism and targeting areas of academic weakness.

165

Students ?

7.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,515

Per pupil spending ?

63%

Free/discounted lunch ?

301 Jefferson St
New Boston, IL 61272-8636

(309) 587-8141

District: Mercer County School District 404

Students who attend New Boston Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mercer County Junior High School
High:	Mercer County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Two or more races:

1.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2015 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Illinois median (54th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg41%

Illinois avg44%

951^st of 2,056

Illinois public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▲ up 23 pts since 2015

From bottom 31% (2015) to top 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the Mercer County School District 404

549^th of 811Mercer County School District 404 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	52.7	951 of 2056	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.0	961 of 2067	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	30.3	1386 of 2077	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.0	1250 of 2082	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.5	1426 of 1948	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.8	1317 of 2086	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.6	1280 of 2037	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	31.9	1362 of 2044	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	51.1	931 of 2046	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	29.7	1416 of 2052	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	41.9	1281 of 2093	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	48.6	1188 of 2167	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.7	1069 of 2166	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.0	1068 of 2147	50.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	53.7	862 of 1942	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.6	824 of 1942	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.5	1169 of 1957	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.7	1097 of 1970	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.0	1275 of 2019	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.5	1106 of 1964	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	62.0	579 of 1800	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.0	527 of 1793	70.6%	★★★★☆
2023	44.1	952 of 1808	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.7	1154 of 1763	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.1	984 of 1816	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.5	867 of 1765	50.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	52.3	894 of 1947	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.9	842 of 1959	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	30.3	1322 of 1984	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.4	1187 of 1977	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	20.3	1393 of 1707	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.1	1298 of 2019	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.9	1282 of 1972	35.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	26.6	1079 of 1389	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.0	1051 of 1392	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	15.8	1270 of 1419	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.0	1230 of 1425	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	12.3	1241 of 1308	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	21.3	1230 of 1462	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	21.1	1247 of 1463	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)68th percentile+14 vs school

Female (2025)56th percentile~ school

Male (2025)54th percentile~ school

White (2025)22nd percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts55%~ state avg

Science54%+14 vs state

Mathematics32%-6 vs state

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Schools Near New Boston Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)	IAR English Language Arts (2025)				IAR Mathematics (2025)				% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Boston Elementary School	Public	K-5	301 Jefferson St	New Boston	61272	Mercer County	Mercer County School District 404	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 587-8141	165	21	7.9	63.0%	158 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	52.7	951^st of 2056 public elementary schools	53.7%		49	961^st of 2067 public elementary schools	53.5%	10	54.2	48.0	63.3	52.2	55.1	44.0	33.3	17.4	32.1	96.4	96.4	96.4	96.4	96.4	97.0	96.4	$17,515	$1,700	$15,815
Apollo Elementary School	Public	K-5	801 SW 9th St	Aledo	61231	Mercer County	Mercer County School District 404	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 582-5350	362	29	12.4	51.7%	323 (89.2%)	9 (2.5%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.1%)	55.4	901^st of 2056 public elementary schools	56.2%		32.8	1318^th of 2067 public elementary schools	36.2%	417	51.5	58.8	56.0	58.8	58.1	50.7	22.0	23.9	33.2	96.3	96.0	96.0	96.0	95.4	96.0	96.3	$14,850	$1,700	$13,150
Illinois City Elementary School	Public	K-2	24017 122nd Ave W	Illinois City	61259	Rock Island County	Rockridge CUSD 300	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 793-8090	108	10	11.0	31.5%	100 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)								(n/a)										97.4	97.4	97.4	97.4	98.3	97.4	97.4	$12,425	$400	$12,025

Frequently Asked Questions about New Boston Elementary School

What district is New Boston Elementary School in?

Mercer County School District 404

What is the racial makeup of New Boston Elementary School?

Students at New Boston Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of New Boston Elementary School attend?

Students who attend New Boston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mercer County Junior High School
High : Mercer County High School

Is New Boston Elementary School a good school?

New Boston Elementary School ranks 951^st of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend New Boston Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 165 students attended New Boston Elementary School.

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