White students were the largest ethnic group in Saline County in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Of the 3,187 students attending Saline County schools, 85.4% were white. multiracial students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 5.5% of Saline County students.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Saline County, representing 87% of the student body.
Harrisburg High School and West Side Primary School had the most diverse student body in Saline County, including African American, Hispanic, multiracial, and white.
The Illinois State Board of Education’s budget for fiscal year 2026 will increase from nearly $10.8 billion to about $11.2 billion. This includes a $307 million boost for K–12 schools, marking the smallest annual increase since 2020.
The agency has paused about $50 million in funding previously allocated through the Evidence-Based Funding formula for the Property Tax Relief Grant while reviewing its impact on local tax relief. Officials say the pause could affect the timing and amount of property tax relief available to taxpayers.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elementary School | White | 76.2% | 294 |
| Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School | White | 80.4% | 107 |
| East Side Intermediate School | White | 85.9% | 383 |
| Eldorado Elementary School | White | 90.2% | 539 |
| Eldorado High School | White | 91.4% | 292 |
| Eldorado Middle School | White | 92.2% | 256 |
| Galatia Elementary School | White | 93.2% | 162 |
| Galatia High School | White | 94.4% | 108 |
| Galatia Junior High School | White | 91% | 78 |
| Harrisburg High School | White | 80.3% | 517 |
| School District 428 IYC-HRB | African American | 68.8% | 48 |
| West Side Primary School | White | 85.9% | 403 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Illinois State Board of Education. The source data can be found here.
