South Cook News

Cook County Education: 18,951 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. J. Shelton | Sep 30, 2025

In Cook County school districts, 18,951 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 39.9% of Cook County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By S. J. Shelton | Sep 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 39.9% of students enrolled in Cook County school districts identified as Hispanic.

174,627 Black students enrolled in Cook County districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. J. Shelton | Sep 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 26% of students enrolled in Cook County school districts identified as Black.

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 6.4% of Cook County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By S. J. Shelton | Sep 18, 2025

In Cook County school districts, 43,218 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many American Indian students were enrolled in Cook County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By S. J. Shelton | Sep 14, 2025

In Cook County school districts, 1,337 American Indian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.