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In 2023-24 school year, white students had highest representation in White County schools

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White students were the largest ethnic group in White County in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Of the 2,076 students attending White County schools, 94% were white. multiracial students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 1.8% of White County students.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in White County, representing 93.9% of the student body.

Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Elementary School had the most diverse student body in White County, including 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.

Ethnic Diversity in White County in 2023-24 School Year

White [94%]Ethnicities <5% [2.3%]
Students' Ethnicity in White County Schools in 2023-24 School Year
School nameMost prevalent ethnicityPercent of Total Student BodyTotal Enrollment
Carmi-White County High SchoolWhite93.2%384
Carmi-White County Junior High SchoolWhite92.3%207
Grayville Junior Senior High SchoolWhite99.3%137
Jefferson Attendance CenterWhite93.1%175
Lincoln Attendance CenterWhite88.9%190
Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Elementary SchoolWhite93.4%410
Norris City-Omaha-Enfield High SchoolWhite97.3%184
Washington Attendance CenterWhite95.6%252
Wells Elementary SchoolWhite96.4%137

Information in this story was obtained from the Illinois State Board of Education. The source data can be found here.

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