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    Illinois Education Data HubStatewide statistics from early childhood through continuing education

    Comprehensive, transparent access to education statistics from early childhood through continuing education across the state of Illinois — with more states being added, accessible from the menu.

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    Welcome to the Hub

    The Illinois Education Data Hub brings together data from early childhood programs, K-12 schools, special education, private schools, and continuing education into a single, searchable platform. Explore statewide trends, compare districts, and download reports — all in one place.

    Authoritative Sources

    Data sourced from ISBE, NCES, the U.S. Census Bureau, and Illinois DCFS — verified and cross-referenced for accuracy.

    Regularly Updated

    Datasets are refreshed weekly from federal and state sources. Visit Data Sources to see exactly when each dataset was last updated.

    Built for Everyone

    Whether you're a parent, educator, researcher, or policymaker, the hub makes complex education data easy to explore and understand.

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    Key Insights

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    Explore Education Data

    Navigate comprehensive datasets covering the full spectrum of education in Illinois, from early childhood programs to adult learning initiatives.

    Early Childhood Education

    Explore enrollment data for birth to age 5, Pre-K access rates, Head Start programs, and kindergarten readiness metrics.

    Pre-K Enrolled

    82,474

    State Spending

    $509M

    K-12 Academic Performance

    State and district-level test scores in Math, Reading, and Science from IAR, ISA, SAT, and PSAT assessments.

    Schools

    3,827

    Graduation Rate

    89%

    Special Education & 2e

    Data on IEPs, 504 plans, twice-exceptional students, graduation rates, and post-secondary transitions.

    Students with IEPs

    295K

    SPED SpEd Ages 3-4

    26,705

    Continuing Education

    GED pass rates, community college enrollment, workforce training programs, and adult literacy data.

    CC Enrollment

    290K

    CTE Students

    290K

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    Analysis Tools

    County Heatmap

    Visualize education metrics across Illinois counties. Identify regional patterns and disparities.

    District Comparison

    Compare performance metrics across multiple school districts with interactive charts.

    Statewide Performance Trends

    Track academic achievement across Illinois over time. View proficiency rates for Math, Reading, and Science assessments.

    Data represents percentage of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards on state assessments.

    Now featuring all 50 states

    Compare Education Data Across States

    While Illinois is our primary focus, explore education metrics and compare outcomes across all U.S. states.

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    Illinois at a Glance

    Key education metrics from the 2025 Illinois Report Card (2024-25 school year).

    K-12 Enrollment

    1.85M

    vs last year
    Decreased by 0.5%. vs last year

    Graduation Rate

    89%

    15-year high
    Increased by 6.2%. 15-year high

    Chronic Absenteeism

    25.4%

    since 2022
    Decreased by 14.8%. since 2022

    9th Graders On-Track

    89.3%

    since 2021
    Increased by 8.6%. since 2021