NEW BOSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

New Boston Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mercer County School District 404 school district, located in New Boston, IL with about 200 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, New Boston Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

New Boston Elementary School, located at 301 Jefferson St in New Boston, Illinois, serves as a local educational facility within the Mercer County School District. As a small-town primary school, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding community, typically emphasizing a close-knit learning environment that fosters personal attention and community engagement.

The school is situated in a quiet, rural setting near the Mississippi River, which plays a central role in the identity of the New Boston area. By maintaining a smaller student population, the school is able to facilitate collaborative relationships between teachers, students, and parents, striving to create a supportive atmosphere that encourages both social-emotional development and basic academic achievement for its young learners.

For more information, contact New Boston Elem School at (309) 587-8141 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.