Student count keeps falling: 873 this year, down from 915 two years ago

What happened

The three-year average student count used for funding is 873, down from 896 last year and 915 the year before. The district again qualifies for a declining-enrollment adjustment, worth $275,880 this year (one year only).

Why it matters to families

Fewer students means less room under the state revenue limit and puts more pressure on the budget. Open enrollment from other districts brings in about $2.4 million.

The evidence

The finance director's October 16 update lists the pupil counts and the declining-enrollment exception in the budget table.

The source