Total enrollment
1,628
-122 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
Moultrie County
Illinois · Public K-12
Moultrie County's public schools, 6 in all, serve approximately 1,628 K-12 students inside Illinois, with Sullivan Cusd 300 the largest district by enrollment. The level mix is 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Moultrie County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 94%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
1,628
NCES CCD
Median income
$71,784
Above Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.5%
Above Illinois avg
Elementary
3
883 students
Middle
1
266 students
High
2
479 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Sullivan CUSD 300
1,148 students · 3 districts in Moultrie County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Moultrie 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+
19.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.2%
civilian labor
Median age
40
25.2% under 18
Test scores in Moultrie County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Sullivan Elem School· 67.8%
- Sullivan Middle School· 59.4%
- Okaw Valley Elementary School· 31.7%
- Lovington Grade School· 27.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Elem School | Sullivan | Elementary | PK-05 | 565 | · |
| Sullivan High School | Sullivan | High | 09-12 | 317 | · |
| Sullivan Middle School | Sullivan | Middle | 06-08 | 266 | · |
| Okaw Valley Elementary School | Bethany | Elementary | PK-04 | 170 | · |
| Okaw Valley High School | Bethany | High | 09-12 | 162 | · |
| Lovington Grade School | Lovington | Elementary | PK-08 | 148 | · |
Cities in Moultrie County
About Moultrie County
Moultrie County is a low-population Illinois county of about 14,424 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 1,628 students.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $71,784, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 8%.
For a sense of the school types, Moultrie County covers 3 elementary schools (883 students), 1 middle school (266), and 2 high schools (479).
Sullivan CUSD 300 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,148 students across Moultrie County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 7%: 1,750 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,628 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Moultrie County closed 1 school, going from 7 to 6.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Moultrie County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data