Total enrollment
2,339
-62 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
8 schools in Kewanee
Illinois · Public K-12
8 public-school campuses operate inside Kewanee, with roughly 2,339 K-12 students enrolled (4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Kewanee
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
63%
was 69%
% Hispanic
22%
was 19%
% Black
7%
was 8%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
11,913
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,339
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
8
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Alexander Elem School | Elementary | KG-01 | 241 |
| Central Elem | Middle | 04-06 | 353 |
| Central Junior High | Middle | 07-08 | 235 |
| Irving Elem School | Elementary | 02-03 | 242 |
| Kewanee High School | High | 09-12 | 582 |
| Lyle School | Elementary | PK-PK | 173 |
| Wethersfield Elem School | Elementary | PK-06 | 296 |
| Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School | High | 07-12 | 217 |
About Kewanee
Public education in Kewanee, Illinois runs across 8 schools that educates roughly 2,339 students. By footprint, Kewanee sits in the mid-sized bracket.
For a sense of the school types, the city comprises 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
Schools in Kewanee average about 292 students each, 39% lower than the Illinois norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Kewanee has shrank 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,401 students to 2,339. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 69% to 63% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Kewanee discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.