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Hamilton County

Illinois · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 1,169 students, in a county of 7,916 residents.

Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,169
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,746
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.0%
Above Illinois avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hamilton Co CUSD 10
1,169 students · 1 district in Hamilton County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hamilton County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
95%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
96%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.9% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High SchoolMc LeansboroHigh07-12512·
East Side Elementary SchoolMc LeansboroElementaryKG-06419·
Dahlgren Elem SchoolDahlgrenElementaryKG-06147·
Hamilton County Preschool CenterMc LeansboroPrekindergartenPK-PK91·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, Illinois has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,169 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Hamilton County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Hamilton County?
Hamilton Co CUSD 10 is the largest school district in Hamilton County, serving approximately 1,169 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, Illinois has a population of approximately 7,916, with a median age of 44. About 21.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Hamilton County?
Median household income in Hamilton County is $65,746, below the Illinois average of $70,291. About 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hamilton County?
Approximately 21.0% of adults 25 and older in Hamilton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hamilton County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 50.0% of students in Hamilton County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Illinois county average of 48.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hamilton County schools?
Across Hamilton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Hamilton County?
Hamilton County residents are approximately 95% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Hamilton County is owner-occupied?
Hamilton County has about 3,803 housing units, of which roughly 76.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data