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Henderson County Education: 10 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

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Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | firststudentinc.com

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There were 10 Hispanic students enrolled in Henderson County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Data showed that Hispanic students made up 1.4% of the 690 students during the 2023-24 school year. They were the second most represented ethnicity in the county schools.

Among the three schools in Henderson County, West Central Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 10 students.

As of the 2023-24 school year, Illinois public schools enrolled approximately 1.85 million students across nearly 4,000 schools. There was roughly one teacher for every 15 students, slightly better than the national average of 1:16.

K-12 enrollment has been declining in Illinois for many years, reflecting the state's demographic changes. Between the 2019–20 and 2022–23 school years, Illinois public school enrollment declined from approximately 1.98 million to 1.85 million students, a decrease of about 127,000 students or 6.4%. This decline is significantly higher than the typical annual decreases of 0.5% to 1.5% observed in the preceding years, reflecting broader demographic shifts within the state.

Ethnicities in Henderson County in 2023-24 School Year

White [91.7%]Ethnicities <5 [2.8%]
Enrollment Demographics in Henderson County County Schools During 2023-24 School Year
School name% of Hispanic students enrolmentTotal enrollment
West Central Elementary School3.1%318
West Central High School0%200
West Central Middle School0%172

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