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Enrollment down slightly from last year; district adds special‑education supports and tech staff

5863791 · September 19, 2025
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As of Aug. 31, 2025, District 64 reported enrollment of 4,491 (down 98 year‑over‑year), a net loss of six sections and net staffing changes that add specialized services despite a small net certified FTE decline.

District staff presented the annual August 31 enrollment and staffing snapshot, reporting 4,491 students enrolled on that date, a decrease of 98 students from the prior year’s August 31 count. The district said the decline followed smaller cohorts moving through after COVID and aligned with demographer projections showing multiple scenarios.

The district reported a net loss of six class sections across the schools, with building-level variation: Field was down 29 students and lost two sections, Franklin was down 46 students without dropping a section,…

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