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Enrollment is 7,604, down from 9,182 in 2012-13, while teaching staff grew
What happened
A February 2026 budget slide shows 7,604 students in 2025-26 compared with 9,182 in 2012-13, about 17% fewer. Teaching staff rose from 703 to about 742 full-time equivalent positions over that time. The district expects enrollment to stay flat next year.
Why it matters to families
Fewer students means less state aid tied to enrollment, while costs such as health insurance keep rising. Budget cuts for 2026-27 included 16 to 20 teaching positions.
The evidence
The curriculum, instruction and assessment presentation of February 24, 2026 lists enrollment by level (3,334 elementary, 1,843 middle, 2,427 high), the long-term comparison, projected class sizes and the planned staffing reductions.
The source
Enrollment and staffing slide, February 24, 2026See the full record for Arlington Central School District.
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