There were 10 Asian students enrolled in Fulton County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Data showed that Asian students made up 0.3% of the 3,890 students in the county. They were the least represented ethnicity.
Among the six districts in Fulton County, Canton Union School District 66 recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 10 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Fulton County.
Illinois allocated $8.6 billion to K-12 education in its 2025 budget—a $350 million increase over FY 2024, meeting the minimum required under the state’s school funding formula.
As of the 2023-24 school year, Illinois public schools enrolled approximately 1.85 million students across nearly 4,000 schools. There was roughly one teacher for every 15 students, slightly better than the national average of 1:16.
| District | Asian Student Enrollment Percentage | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Canton Union School District 66 | 0.5% | 2,055 |
