Demographic study shows Chippewa Valley enrollment declining over five years; middle schools most underutilized

Jan 13, 2025

Consultants from Plante Moran/RealPoint told the board the district will likely lose more than 2,100 students by 2029 under current trends, producing building utilization of about 73% at elementary and high school levels and about 58% at middle schools. Consultants urged updating the 10‑year capital plan and beginning a rightsizing process with

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Plante Moran/RealPoint presented a districtwide enrollment and facility utilization analysis to the Chippewa Valley Schools board on Jan. 13, concluding the district is likely to see continuing enrollment declines linked to lower birth rates and that some facilities have substantial excess capacity.

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