Byron Community School District #226

News & Announcements

Economic Impact Analysis of Byron station

The Byron Community Unit School District has commissioned an Economic Impact Analysis through Northern Illinois University in order to share with district stakeholders and legislators the economic impact of closing down Byron Nuclear Power Station.  You can access this study by selecting the link below.

Byron CUSD #226 is currently seeking bids for the 2021-2022 Bus Fleet

Please see specification documents.

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OGLE COUNTY BOARD ADOPTS RESOLUTION SUPPORTING BYRON STATION NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

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Byron Station Press Release

--FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Byron Station Response Committee Receives NIU Economic Impact Analysis; Plans Next Steps

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Facts & Numbers

• District Finances Per pupil spending is $9,462 for instructional expenses and $17,529 for operational expenses.
• Sizing It Up The district average class size is 18 students compared to the states average of 21.
• Health & Wellness Byron students average 5 days of PE per week compared to the states average of 4 days per week.
• Enrollment Total district enrollment for PK-12 is 1,482.
• Student Attendance The average daily attendance across the district is 95%.
• Extraordinary Faculty Total full time teachers in the district is 110 of which 39.2% have a Bachelor’s degree and 59.9% have a Master’s degree or higher.
• Future Prospects Within 12 months of graduating, 64% of seniors enroll in a 2 or 4 year college.
• Exceptional Services We are a “stand alone” district meaning we house all 27 of our special need services personnel within our district. Currently 16% of our student population qualify for special services.