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Mercedes ISD reports slight enrollment drop but attendance holding near budget
Summary
District staff reported a modest enrollment decline compared with last year but said average daily attendance (ADA) percentages are close to budgeted targets and staff are working marketing and retention efforts.
District administrators presented third‑six‑weeks enrollment and ADA figures, reporting a net enrollment decline and small ADA increases at several campuses.
In a report to the board, district staff (Miss Vanessa) said systemwide enrollment had decreased by about 165 students compared with the prior year, and she reported a current enrollment figure “about 4,189” students. Administrators noted that although enrollment fell districtwide, ADA (average daily attendance) had increased at many campuses in the third six‑weeks comparison; the district reported it remains near the budgeted ADA target (the district had budgeted ADA around 3,869 and a budgeted attendance rate of roughly 91%).
The presenter listed campus‑level enrollment and ADA changes for the period: Taylor Elementary, Travis Elementary, JFK, Hinojosa, Chacon Middle School, Mercedes Academic Academy, MECCA and Mercedes High School, with mixed results (some small enrollment decreases offset by ADA gains at several campuses). Trustees asked the presenter about current totals and whether the district remains on budget; staff said current enrollment and ADA are close to the budgeted projections and that a marketing committee has been formed to recruit and retain students.
Ending: Administration said it will continue to monitor ADA and enrollment and pursue targeted outreach and marketing to increase enrollment and attendance.
