Serving 108 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Newark Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 108 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Newark Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newark Elementary School is 0.31, 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.
Newark Elementary School is ranked #966 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Newark Elementary School?
108 students attend Newark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Newark Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newark Elementary School?
Newark Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Newark Elementary School offer ?
Newark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Newark Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 108 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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