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How many Asian students were enrolled in Effingham County districts 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 23 Asian students enrolled in Effingham County school districts in the 2022-23 school year, 9.5% more than the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Data showed that Asian students made up 0.5% of the 4,915 students in the county. They were the least represented ethnicity at the time.

Among the five districts in Effingham County, Effingham Community Unit School District 40 recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 23 students.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Effingham County.

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 in 2022-23 School Year
White [92.5%]Ethnicities <5 [6.4%]
Enrollment Demographics in Effingham County Districts During 2022-23 School Year
DistrictAsian Student Enrollment PercentageTotal enrollment
Effingham Community Unit School District 401%2,245

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