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Enrollment dips to 6,239 students
What happened
In October 2026, the district reported fall enrollment of 6,239.28 students to the state, down about 40 to 45 from last year. Officials said 416 kindergartners started while 517 seniors graduated. The district plans a demographic study.
Why it matters to families
Indiana funds schools per student, about $7,700 each, so fewer students means less state money over time.
The evidence
The October 15 recording: 'we have 6,239 students at 0.28,' and enrollment is down about 40-45 students.
The source
October 15, 2026 board meeting recording (auto-generated captions)See the full record for Valparaiso Community Schools.
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