Atwood: Schools & Education
There are 1 public school in Atwood. Atwood-Hammond Grade School is the largest at 236 students (grades -1-8). Total enrollment: 236 students.
- ~1,144 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,144 residents per school. 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Arthur CUSD 305 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 236 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 19 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.40 |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Richland Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 23.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Richland Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Decatur |
| Nearest College · Phone | (217) 875-7200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 23.4 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Atwood-Hammond Public Library District |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 123 North Main Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (217) 578-2727 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 61913 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2181 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 15.0% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12