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Jasper County

Illinois · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 1,196 students, in a county of 9,180 residents.

Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
1,196
NCES CCD
Median income
$74,755
Above Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
39.5%
Below Illinois avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jasper County CUD 1
1,196 students · 3 districts in Jasper County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Jasper 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
97%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
96%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.5% under 18

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Newton Elem SchoolNewtonElementary01-06487·
Newton Comm High SchoolNewtonHigh09-12385·
Jasper Co Jr HighNewtonMiddle07-08192·
Ste Marie Elem SchoolSainte MarieElementaryPK-KG132·
ASSIST RSSP 12Willow HillHigh06-120·
ASSIST TAOEP 12Willow HillHigh06-120·
SESE SchoolSainte MarieNot reportedM -M ··

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Jasper County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Jasper County, Illinois, with a combined enrollment of about 1,196.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Jasper County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Jasper County?
Jasper County CUD 1 is the largest school district in Jasper County, serving approximately 1,196 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Jasper County?
Jasper County has roughly 9,180 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Jasper County?
Median household income in Jasper County is $74,755, above the Illinois average of $70,291. About 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jasper County?
Approximately 20.9% of adults 25 and older in Jasper County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jasper County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 39.5% of students in Jasper County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Illinois county average of 48.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jasper County schools?
Across Jasper County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Jasper County?
Jasper County residents are approximately 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Jasper County is owner-occupied?
Jasper County has about 4,226 housing units, of which roughly 85.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data