Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | firststudentinc.com
Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | firststudentinc.com
There were 812 students in the halls of Edwards County Community Unit School District 1 schools, 1.5% lower than the year before.
The enrollment numbers in Edwards County amplified the state's declining trend, showing a sharper decrease in student numbers than the state average.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 53.4% of them were girls, and 46.6% were boys.
Data also showed that the majority of students identified themselves as white, making up 95.1% of the Edwards County Community Unit School District 1's total enrollment.
Edwards County Community Unit School District 1 has a main office in Albion and is the only school district within Edwards County.
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.
| School | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Grade School | 427 | 430 | -0.7% |
| Edwards County High School | 231 | 253 | -8.7% |
| West Salem Grade School | 154 | 141 | 9.2% |
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