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District reports enrollment growth but warns of a projected state aid drop that could affect 2026 budget
Summary
Bennington Public Schools reported official Oct. 1 enrollment of 4,413 K'12 students, modest elementary growth, and a predicted state-aid reduction for next year estimated at $1.225 $1.5 million; administrators described how enrollment changes, apportionment and student-growth correction affect near-term budget calculations.
District finance staff told the board that the official Oct. 1 enrollment for 2025 is 4,413 students (K'12), with total preschool included bringing the district just under 4,500 in total enrollment. The district reported it grew 142 students this year versus an anticipated 135, which increased basic funding by roughly $72,000.
Staff explained three components that will affect state aid calculations…
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