B
Good
70/100

New Boston Elem School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 301 Jefferson St, New Boston, IL 61272
Overall
B
70/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 52nd percentile in Illinois
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

70
Repit Score
out of 100
164
Students
enrolled
7.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%52/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 63% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency15% (−11 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency5% (−17 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White15%5%reading -22 pts, math -31 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income15%5%reading -16 pts, math -24 pts19th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 301 Jefferson St
City New Boston
ZIP Code 61272
District 1701395
NCES School ID 170139504196
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61272

Understanding the community around New Boston Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,083
Per Capita Income $28,275
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%
High School or Higher 91.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $122,700
Median Rent $496
Owner-Occupied 84.4%
Renter-Occupied 15.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for New Boston Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 47.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 94.5%
Hispanic/Latino 2.4%
Two or More Races 2.4%
Black 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 164
Teachers (FTE) 21.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 7.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for New Boston Elem School?
New Boston Elem School has a Repit School Score of 70 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend New Boston Elem School?
New Boston Elem School has 164 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.6:1.
What grades does New Boston Elem School serve?
New Boston Elem School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does New Boston Elem School receive per student?
New Boston Elem School receives $15,970 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around New Boston Elem School in 61272 ▼
Avg Home Value
$149,213
Avg Monthly Rent
$963
1-Year Change
+28.4%
% Renters
15.6%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026