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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Piatt County districts in 2023-24 school year?

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Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com

Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com

There were 58 multiracial students enrolled in Piatt County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 3.6% more than the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Data showed that multiracial students made up 2.3% of the 2,566 students in the county. They were the third most represented ethnicity.

Among the four districts in Piatt County, Monticello Community Unit School District 25 recorded the highest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 45 students.

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

Illinois allocated $8.6 billion to K-12 education in its 2025 budget—a $350 million increase over FY 2024, meeting the minimum required under the state’s school funding formula.

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.

Ethnic Composition of Piatt County School Districts Enrollment (2023-24)

White [92.2%]Ethnicities <5 [6.4%]
Enrollment Demographics in Piatt County Districts During 2023-24 School Year
Districtmultiracial Student Enrollment PercentageTotal enrollment
Monticello Community Unit School District 252.7%1,668
Bement Community Unit School District 54.5%288

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