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How many Black students were enrolled in Effingham County County schools in 2022-23 school year?

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Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website

Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website

There were 26 Black students enrolled in Effingham County County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Data showed that Black students made up 0.5% of the 4,797 students during the 2022-23 school year. They were the second least represented ethnicity in the county schools.

Among the 14 schools in Effingham County County, Effingham High School recorded the highest enrollment of Black students in 2022-23 school year, with a total of 14 students.

In 2022, Illinois had 1,925,415 students enrolled in a total of 3,977 schools. There were 130,467 teachers in the public schools, or roughly one teacher for every 15 students, compared to the national average of 1:16.

K-12 enrollment has been declining in Illinois for many years, reflecting demographic changes. Combined public and private K-12 enrollment dropped 3% between the 2019-20 and 2020–21 school years (60,900 students), far more than the typical 0.5% to 1.5% annual enrollment declines in Illinois over the last 5 years.

Ethnicities in Effingham County County in 2022-23 School Year
White [92.6%]Ethnicities <5 [4.9%]
Enrollment Demographics in Effingham County County Schools During 2022-23 School Year
School name% of Black students enrolmentTotal enrollment
Effingham High School2687
Central Grade School2.4495
South Side Grade School0265
Dieterich Elementary School0337
Dieterich Junior/Senior High School0261
Beecher City Grade School0190
Beecher City Junior/Senior High School0158
Early Learning Center0171
Effingham Junior High School0509
Teutopolis Grade School0582
Teutopolis High School0319
Teutopolis Junior High School0177
Altamont Grade School0423
Altamont High School0223

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