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Richland County

Illinois · Public K-12

3 public schools serving approximately 2,280 students, in a county of 15,598 residents.

Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
2,280
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,455
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.1%
Above Illinois avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Richland County CUSD 1
2,280 students · 1 district in Richland County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Richland 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
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
91%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.0% under 18

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Richland County Elementary SchoolOlneyElementaryPK-051,101·
Richland County High SchoolOlneyHigh09-12707·
Richland County Middle SchoolOlneyMiddle06-08472·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Richland County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Richland County, Illinois, with a combined enrollment of about 2,280.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Richland County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Richland County?
Richland County CUSD 1 is the largest school district in Richland County, serving approximately 2,280 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Richland County?
Richland County has roughly 15,598 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Richland County?
Median household income in Richland County is $62,455, below the Illinois average of $70,291. About 6.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Richland County?
Approximately 19.1% of adults 25 and older in Richland County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Richland County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 54.1% of students in Richland 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 Richland County schools?
Across Richland County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Richland County?
Richland County residents are approximately 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Richland County is owner-occupied?
Richland County has about 7,363 housing units, of which roughly 73.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data