There were 29 multiracial students enrolled in Union County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Data showed that multiracial students made up 1.2% of the 2,358 students in the county. They were the second least represented ethnicity.
Among the seven districts in Union County, Cobden School Unit District 17 recorded the highest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 19 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Union 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.
| District | multiracial Student Enrollment Percentage | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Cobden School Unit District 17 | 4.2% | 448 |
| Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 | 3.9% | 258 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Illinois State Board of Education. The source data can be found here.
