Total enrollment
1,091
+10 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Hamilton County
Illinois · Public K-12
Parents in Hamilton County researching K-12 options have 4 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 1,091 (3 elementary and 1 high).
4-year change in Hamilton County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Hamilton County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Illinois | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 44.7% | #29 of 88 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,091 | #89 of 89 | #2,693 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #87 of 89 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #87 of 89 | #1,923 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 54.7% | #26 of 89 | #1,374 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 9.8% | #87 of 89 | #2,528 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
7,916
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,091
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$65,746
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.7%
Above Illinois avg
Elementary
3
611 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
480 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hamilton Co CUSD 10
1,091 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Hamilton County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- East Side Elementary School· 63.3%
- Dahlgren Elem School· 51.9%
- Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School· 51.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School | Mc Leansboro | High | 07-12 | 480 | · |
| East Side Elementary School | Mc Leansboro | Elementary | KG-06 | 384 | · |
| Dahlgren Elem School | Dahlgren | Elementary | KG-06 | 139 | · |
| Hamilton County Preschool Center | Mc Leansboro | Elementary | PK-PK | 88 | · |
Cities in Hamilton County
About Hamilton County
Hamilton County is a rural-scale county of about 7,916 residents in Illinois. Its public-school system instructs approximately 1,091 students across 4 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $65,746, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% meaningfully below the Illinois median.
On the school-mix side, Hamilton County is made up of 3 elementary schools (611 students), and 1 high school (480).
Hamilton Co CUSD 10 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,091 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,091 students, remained close to its prior level from the 1,081 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Hamilton County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data