Neponset Grade School
Tel:
(309) 594-2306
Neponset Grade School serves 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Neponset Grade School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Neponset Grade School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Neponset Grade School's student population of 123 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 123 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
Neponset Grade School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Neponset Grade School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1196 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 87% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kewanee CUSD 229 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Neponset Grade School is Iyc Kewanee (6.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bureau Valley South (6.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kewanee Iyc Kewanee Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
6.0 miles
2021 Kentville Rd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-4601 6.0 9-12 n/a - Buda Bureau Valley South Grades: 3-8 | 232 students
6.2 miles
Po Box 277
Buda, IL 61314
(309) 895-2037 6.2 3-8 232 - Kewanee Belle Alexander Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 230 students
6.8 miles
1401 Lake St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-2449 6.8 K-1 230 - Kewanee Kewanee High School Grades: 9-12 | 561 students
7.1 miles
1101 E 3rd St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3328 7.1 9-12 561 - Kewanee Lyle School Grades: PK | 128 students
7.5 miles
920 N Burr St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-2741 7.5 PK 128
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