Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | solutiontree.com
Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | solutiontree.com
Of the 2,006 students attending Richland County schools, 91% were white. multiracial students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 4.3% of Richland County students.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Richland County, representing 91.1% of the student body.
Richland County Elementary School had the most diverse student body in Richland County, including African American, Hispanic, multiracial, and white.
The Illinois State Board of Education’s budget for fiscal year 2026 will increase from nearly $10.8 billion to about $11.2 billion. This includes a $307 million boost for K–12 schools, marking the smallest annual increase since 2020.
The agency has paused about $50 million in funding previously allocated through the Evidence-Based Funding formula for the Property Tax Relief Grant while reviewing its impact on local tax relief. Officials say the pause could affect the timing and amount of property tax relief available to taxpayers.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County Elementary School | White | 90.8% | 914 |
| Richland County High School | White | 90% | 657 |
| Richland County Middle School | White | 93.1% | 435 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Illinois State Board of Education. The source data can be found here.

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