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Ralston reports 77-student enrollment dip; district highlights chronic absentee concerns at high school
Summary
District officials reported 3,436 students enrolled this year, 77 fewer than a year earlier, and described mixed attendance trends: gains at many grades and schools but 484 chronically absent high-school students that officials said require continued intervention.
Ralston Public Schools reported 3,436 students enrolled for the current school year, 77 fewer than the 3,513 reported a year earlier, officials said.
Doctor Harley (district official) gave the enrollment update: "We are, as of today, at 3,436 students. A year ago, we were at 3,513. So that means we're at 77 kids fewer." The district said most grade levels were up year to year except kindergarten, fifth, eleventh and twelfth.
Superintendent Buckingham and district staff detailed factors behind the numbers, including 33 midterm graduates and 23 senior withdrawals this year.…
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