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Enrollment falls by 283; kindergarten is smallest since 1984
What happened
Preliminary October counts show 11,052 students in K-12, 283 fewer than last year and 166 below projection. This year's 664 kindergartners make up the smallest class since 1984.
Why it matters to families
Fewer students affects staffing, budgets and building plans. Elementary enrollment fell 195 students, about 41% of withdrawals went to private schools, and a full report is due in December.
The evidence
The preliminary enrollment memo prepared for the Oct 26 meeting gives the counts and comparisons.
The source
Preliminary Enrollment Memo FY27See the full record for Newton Public Schools.
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