Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
There were 2,166 students in the halls of East Richland Community Unit School District 1 schools, 3.9% lower than the year before.
The enrollment numbers in Richland County amplified the state's declining trend, showing a sharper decrease in student numbers than the state average.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 52.1% of them were boys, and 47.9% were girls.
Data also showed that the majority of students identified themselves as white, making up 91.3% of the East Richland Community Unit School District 1's total enrollment.
East Richland Community Unit School District 1 has a main office in Olney and is the only school district within Richland County.
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.
| School | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County Elementary School | 914 | 1,090 | -16.1% |
| Richland County High School | 657 | 698 | -5.9% |
| Richland County Middle School | 435 | 466 | -6.7% |
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