Ashley Wardlaw Principal at Blue Ridge High School | Official Website
Ashley Wardlaw Principal at Blue Ridge High School | Official Website
Of the 2,125 students attending De Witt County schools, 86.6% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 6% of De Witt County students.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in De Witt County, representing 87.1% of the student body.
Douglas Elementary School had the most even distribution of races among county schools, including 79.5% white students, 8.1% Hispanic students, and 6.2% African American students.
The Illinois State Board of Education’s budget for fiscal year 2026 will increase from nearly $10.8 billion to about $11.2 billion. This includes a $307 million boost for K–12 schools, marking the smallest annual increase since 2020.
The agency has paused about $50 million in funding previously allocated through the Evidence-Based Funding formula for the Property Tax Relief Grant while reviewing its impact on local tax relief. Officials say the pause could affect the timing and amount of property tax relief available to taxpayers.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge High School | White | 90.8% | 184 |
| Clinton Elementary School | White | 86.9% | 489 |
| Clinton High School | White | 86.5% | 475 |
| Clinton Junior High School | White | 85.4% | 378 |
| Douglas Elementary School | White | 79.5% | 161 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | White | 81% | 174 |
| Ruth M. Schneider Elementary School | White | 93.2% | 264 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Illinois State Board of Education. The source data can be found here.
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