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Amherst schools report modest enrollment gain; Madison Heights elementary flagged for class‑size support
Summary
District enrollment is up 34 students from the budget projection, but Madison Heights elementary exceeded targeted K‑3 teacher‑student ratios and may need an instructional assistant or teacher hire pending September 30 ADM numbers.
Amherst County Public Schools reported an enrollment increase of 34 students above the budgeted average daily membership (ADM), but administrators told the board that Madison Heights Elementary is currently above the district target for K‑3 teacher‑to‑student ratios and will be the focus of class‑size reduction planning.
The finance office said the budget was built on an ADM of 3,615; the August enrollment report showed 3,649 students. Instruction…
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