Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
There were 466 students in the halls of Pope County Community Unit School District 1 schools, 1.9% lower than the year before.
The enrollment numbers in Pope County amplified the state's declining trend, showing a sharper decrease in student numbers than the state average.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, .
Data also showed that the majority of students identified themselves as white, making up 93.6% of the Pope County Community Unit School District 1's total enrollment.
Pope County Community Unit School District 1 has a main office in Golconda and is the only school district within Pope County.
Illinois has approved a new budget for 2025 that increases funds for K-12 education to $8.6 billion, $350 million above 2024.
Lawmakers also approved a new bill that creates a statewide child tax credit, which allows families to receive $300 per child under 17 years. This comes after a similar aid was granted from the federal government, as part of the American Rescue Plan.
| School | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pope County Elementary School | 299 | 317 | -5.7% |
| Pope County High School | 167 | 158 | 5.7% |
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