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Clay County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

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Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website

Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website

Flora Community Unit School District 35 had the highest enrollment among Clay County districts, welcoming 1,329 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2022-23 school year, 51.5% of them were boys, and 48.5% were girls.

Data also showed that the majority of students identified themselves as white, making up 92.5% of the Flora Community Unit School District 35's total enrollment.

Among the three districts in Clay County, North Clay Community Unit School District 25 ranked second in enrollment numbers with 573 students, while Clay City Community Unit School District 10 welcomed 293 students and ranked third in the 2022-23 school year.

Flora Community Unit School District 35 roughly covers schools within Clay County with its main office in Flora.

In the previous school year, Flora Community Unit School District 35 also had the highest number of students among Clay 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.

Enrollment in Flora Community Unit School District 35 Over 5 Years
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Enrollment in Clay County Districts During 2022-23 School Year
DistrictCity (main office)Total Enrollment
Flora Community Unit School District 35Flora1,329
North Clay Community Unit School District 25Louisville573
Clay City Community Unit School District 10Clay City293

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