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District projects about 57 fewer students in 2026-27
What happened
The annual meeting presentation reports 1,103 students in September 2025 and projects 1,046 for 2026-27, a drop of about 5%.
Why it matters to families
In Wisconsin, state revenue limits are driven by enrollment averaged over three years, so fewer students means less room to raise money and pressure on staffing and budgets.
The evidence
The August 31, 2026 annual meeting presentation states 25-26 headcount of 1,103, a projection of 1,046 for 26-27, and explains the three-year membership averaging in the revenue limit formula.
The source
2026-27 annual meeting and budget hearing presentationSee the full record for Columbus School District.
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