Lisbon Grade School

127 S Canal St
Newark, IL 60541
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 128 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lisbon Grade School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lisbon Grade School's student population of 128 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Lisbon Grade School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lisbon Grade School is 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#38 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(20-21)
60-64%
28%
80-84%
30%
≥80%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lisbon Grade School's ranking?
Lisbon Grade School is ranked #38 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lisbon Grade School?
128 students attend Lisbon Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lisbon Grade School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lisbon Grade School?
Lisbon Grade School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lisbon Grade School offer ?
Lisbon Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lisbon Grade School part of?
Lisbon Grade School is part of Lisbon CCSD 90 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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