Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | firststudentinc.com
Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | firststudentinc.com
Of the 756 students attending Pulaski County schools, 55.3% were white. African American students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 32.9% of Pulaski County students.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Pulaski County, representing 55.7% of the student body.
Meridian Elementary School and Meridian High School had the most diverse student body in Pulaski County, including African American, multiracial, and white.
The Illinois State Board of Education’s budget for fiscal year 2026 will increase from nearly $10.8 billion to about $11.2 billion. This includes a $307 million boost for K–12 schools, marking the smallest annual increase since 2020.
The agency has paused about $50 million in funding previously allocated through the Evidence-Based Funding formula for the Property Tax Relief Grant while reviewing its impact on local tax relief. Officials say the pause could affect the timing and amount of property tax relief available to taxpayers.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Elementary School | White | 79.3% | 174 |
| Century Junior/Senior High School | White | 86.8% | 151 |
| Meridian Elementary School | African American | 47% | 232 |
| Meridian High School | African American | 57.8% | 199 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Illinois State Board of Education. The source data can be found here.
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