Newton Elem School
Newton, IL · Jasper County CUD 1 · Grades 1 - 6
659th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 69%· Stable
Newton Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Newton Elem School 659th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2019 to 69th in 2025.
Newton Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Newton Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 482 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 95.6% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Newton Elem School
Typical home value $167K in zip 62448 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2012
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Newton Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Ste Marie Elem SchoolJasper County CUD 1 · 8.2 mi away
- 9Dieterich Elem SchoolDieterich CUSD 30 · 12.9 mi away281st of 2,105
ELA 71% · Math 67% - 4Oblong Elem SchoolOblong CUSD 4 · 13.2 mi away1,346th of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 18% - 7Richland County Elementary SchoolRichland County CUSD 1 · 17.8 mi away740th of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 47% - 7Cumberland Elem SchoolCumberland CUSD 77 · 18.8 mi away760th of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 56% - 10Teutopolis Grade SchoolTeutopolis CUSD 50 · 19.4 mi away115th of 2,105
ELA 83% · Math 72% - 6Central Grade SchoolEffingham CUSD 40 · 21.6 mi away871st of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 43% - –Early Learning CenterEffingham CUSD 40 · 21.7 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Newton Elem School in?
Newton Elem School is part of the Jasper County CUD 1 district in Newton, Illinois.
Is Newton Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Newton Elem School 659th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Newton Elem School?
White 96%, Hispanic 2%, Two or more races 2% (482 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Newton Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62448 is $167K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.