There were 506 Hispanic students enrolled in Douglas County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, 7.7% more than the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Data showed that Hispanic students made up 16.5% of the 3,069 students in the county. They were the second most represented ethnicity.
Among the four districts in Douglas County, Arcola Consolidated Unit School District 306 recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 337 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Douglas County.
Illinois allocated $8.6 billion to K-12 education in its 2025 budget—a $350 million increase over FY 2024, meeting the minimum required under the state’s school funding formula.
As of the 2023-24 school year, Illinois public schools enrolled approximately 1.85 million students across nearly 4,000 schools. There was roughly one teacher for every 15 students, slightly better than the national average of 1:16.
| District | Hispanic Student Enrollment Percentage | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Arcola Consolidated Unit School District 306 | 48.2% | 699 |
| Arthur Community Unit School District 305 | 9.2% | 900 |
| Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 | 6% | 886 |
| Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 | 5.7% | 584 |
