Total enrollment
790
-65 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in El Paso
Illinois · Public K-12
El Paso, Illinois comes in at 3 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, with roughly 790 students total and an average campus size near 263.
7-year change in El Paso
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 91%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,917
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
790
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial School | Elementary | 03-04 | 165 |
| El Paso-Gridley High School | High | 09-12 | 364 |
| Jefferson Park School | Elementary | PK-02 | 261 |
About El Paso
El Paso is a sparse Illinois city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 790 students total.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 2 elementary, and 1 high.
Schools in El Paso average about 263 students each, 45% noticeably below the Illinois norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 790 students, shrank 8% from the 855 reported in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for El Paso discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.