Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website
Of all the students welcomed in the 2022-23 school year, 50.5% of them were boys, and 49.5% were girls.
Data also showed that the majority of students identified themselves as white, making up 92.8% of the Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5's total enrollment.
Among the three districts in White County, Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 ranked second in enrollment numbers with 681 students, while Grayville Community Unit School District 1 welcomed 268 students and ranked third in the 2022-23 school year.
Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5 roughly covers schools within White County with its main office in Carmi.
In the previous school year, Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5 also had the highest number of students among White County districts.
Illinois has approved a new budget for 2025 that increases funds for K-12 education to $8.6 billion, $350 million above 2024.
Lawmakers also approved a new bill that creates a statewide child tax credit, which allows families to receive $300 per child under 17 years. This comes after a similar aid was granted from the federal government, as part of the American Rescue Plan.
| District | City (main office) | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5 | Carmi | 1,364 |
| Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 | Norris City | 681 |
| Grayville Community Unit School District 1 | Grayville | 268 |
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