Enrollment has fallen 9% in five years and is projected to keep falling

What happened

A consultant's Utilization Study found districtwide enrollment fell from 8,124 in 2019-20 to 7,360 in 2024-25 (down 9.4%). It projects about 6,545 students by 2034-35, another 11.1% drop. Chronic absenteeism was also named a concern.

Why it matters to families

Fewer students means less state aid and a harder time keeping every building open. This is the main reason the district is changing grade levels and buildings.

The evidence

The study's executive summary lists the enrollment findings and the projection; the board received the report Jan. 28, 2026. It offered four options and did not recommend immediate action.

The source