New Hope Ccsd 6, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on New Hope Ccsd 6

New Hope CCSD 6 is a small K-8 district in Wayne County, Illinois, serving fewer than two hundred students. The district operates one elementary school and covers a rural area where housing values sit modestly below the state average and well below the national median. The median household income locally is solid, and the district's students are overwhelmingly white, with very little racial diversity and no reported English learner population.

In academic performance, the district shows mixed results across grade levels. Third-grade students perform well in both English language arts and math, with proficiency near the top of the range. However, performance dips noticeably in fourth grade, particularly in math, where proficiency drops to around the midpoint statewide. By fifth and sixth grade, proficiency stabilizes at a moderate level in both subjects, and notably in eighth grade, English language arts proficiency rises sharply. Science proficiency at fifth grade sits below half of students, while eighth-grade science performance improves considerably. Overall, the district's proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Wayne County districts.

Among the five other districts in the county, New Hope's average proficiency across tested subjects and grades stands at the highest position. Chronic absenteeism, at under nine percent, is also among the lowest in the county, suggesting good engagement and attendance. Spending per pupil runs in the lower range compared to county peers, though this may reflect the district's small, rural character rather than underfunding relative to operational need.

The district does not serve high school grades, so no graduation rate data applies. Free-and-reduced-price lunch rates were not reported, and demographic detail on students with individualized education plans or English learners is not available. District records show no major recent changes such as referendum activity, curriculum overhauls, or property-tax actions that would signal an important shift in operations or direction over the past several years.

A parent considering this district would want to understand the dip in fourth-grade performance, particularly in math, and might ask the school directly whether there is support in place to help students rebuild proficiency in the upper elementary grades. The district's strong third-grade baseline and solid attendance suggest a functioning learning environment, though prospective families may also want to learn about transition planning for students moving to high school elsewhere.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

193

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 1%

Black 1%

White 97%

Two+ 1%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

80%

—

Gr 4

60%

—

Gr 5

58%

—

Gr 6

64%

—

Gr 8

100%

—

Math

Gr 3

90%

—

Gr 4

40%

—

Gr 5

67%

—

Gr 6

55%

—

Gr 8

50%

—

Science

Gr 5

42%

—

Gr 8

60%

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Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

New Hope Elem School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

87%

Grade 3

61%

Grade 4

80%

Grade 5

67%

Grade 6

68%

Grade 7

69%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

87%

Grade 3

70%

Grade 4

77%

Grade 5

71%

Grade 6

74%

Grade 7

96%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

57%

Grade 5

77%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$113,606

Year-over-year change+5.8%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$113K to $129K

vs. state typical0.39x

vs. national typical0.31x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
62837	Fairfield	$113K	+5.3%	46.4%
62895	Wayne City	$129K	+14.3%	2.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$573/mo

Home price / national median income1.4x

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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