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How many Asian students were enrolled in Christian County districts in 2022-23 school year?

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Kenneth Schwengel Interim Superintendent | Official Website

Kenneth Schwengel Interim Superintendent | Official Website

There were 11 Asian students enrolled in Christian County school districts in the 2022-23 school year, 26.7% more than the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Data showed that Asian students made up 0.3% of the 4,210 students in the county. They were the least represented ethnicity at the time.

Among the five districts in Christian County, Taylorville Community Unit School District 3 recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 11 students.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Christian 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 Christian County in 2022-23 School Year
White [93.3%]Ethnicities <5 [6.1%]
Enrollment Demographics in Christian County Districts During 2022-23 School Year
DistrictAsian Student Enrollment PercentageTotal enrollment
Taylorville Community Unit School District 30.5%2,228

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