Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 751 students attending Putnam County schools, 83.9% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 12.5% of Putnam County students.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Putnam County, representing 83.2% of the student body.
Putnam County Junior High School had the most even distribution of races among county schools, including 81.7% white students and 14.8% Hispanic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County Elementary School | White | 84.8% | 151 |
| Putnam County High School | White | 83% | 230 |
| Putnam County Junior High School | White | 81.7% | 169 |
| Putnam County Primary School | White | 86.1% | 201 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Illinois State Board of Education. The source data can be found here.
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