Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website
Of the 2,398 students attending Jersey County schools, 92.6% were white. multiracial students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 3.5% of Jersey County students.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Jersey County, representing 93.3% of the student body.
Jerseyville East Elementary School had the most even distribution of races among county schools, including 91.8% white students, 3.1% Hispanic students, and 2.8% multiracial students.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Elementary School | White | 89.6% | 193 |
| Jersey Community High School | White | 93.3% | 960 |
| Jersey Community Middle School | White | 92.2% | 487 |
| Jerseyville East Elementary School | White | 91.8% | 389 |
| Jerseyville West Elementary School | White | 93.5% | 369 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Illinois State Board of Education. The source data can be found here.
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