Educational Attainment
Highest level of education completed.
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year (FRED GCT1502IL).
| Indicator | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher2023, ACS | 37.4% | 35.0% |
Schools
Public school system.
Public schools reporting teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Public school enrollment (K-12)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Spending per pupil2023, NCES | $19,800 | $15,600 |
Universities
Higher education system.
College and graduate school students
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, undergraduate + graduate/professional, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| College enrollment (millions)2023, NCES | 0.69 | 18.9 |
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Graduation Rates
High school completion.
Adults 25+ with a high school diploma or higher
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B15003 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rate2023, NCES | 87.6% | 87.0% |
Student Enrollment
Students in public schools.
People enrolled in school (age 3+)
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| K-12 enrollment (millions)2023, NCES | 1.85 | 49.5 |
Student-Teacher Ratios
Class size measures.
Students per full-time teacher (public schools)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Full-time-equivalent public school teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Student-teacher ratio2023, NCES | 14.5 | 15.4 |