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District 25 reports sixth‑day enrollment of 5,292 students; small overall decline and low elementary class sizes
Summary
Arlington Heights SD 25 reported a sixth‑day K–8 enrollment of 5,292, a 74‑student decrease (1.38%) from last year. The district emphasized low class sizes: K–3 averaging 20 (target 22) and grades 4–5 averaging 22 (target 25). Patton saw the largest increase; Ivy experienced the largest decrease.
Arlington Heights School District 25 reported a sixth‑day enrollment of 5,292 students on Aug. 28, a decline of 74 students (1.38 percent) from the prior year’s sixth‑day figure, district staff told the board Sept. 30.
Kendra Perry (director of enrollment/assessment) presented the report, saying kindergarten enrollment held nearly steady at 484 students (down 7), while grades 1–5 collectively declined by 51 students to 2,830. Perry said the district’s target class sizes remain 22 for grades 1–3 and 25 for grades 4–5; actual averages were about 20 and 22, respectively. Kindergarten average remained at or below 20.
By school, the largest increases were at Patton (+24), Windsor (+19) and South (+13). The largest declines were at Ivy (−37), Thomas (−33) and Westgate (−28). District staff said they will continue to monitor trends and compare them to Casarda enrollment projections; Perry noted the 2024 Casarda projection shows more modest growth and that current actuals are closer to the 2022 Casarda line.
Early childhood enrollment was 139 on the sixth day; staff said this figure typically rises through the year as children age into the program (last year added 24 students after sixth day). Perry emphasized that low class sizes are an intentional fiscal and instructional priority and thanked the board for supporting staffing that allows for smaller classes.
Board members asked clarifying questions about capacity in early childhood programs and whether staff additions are needed during the school year; staff said capacity and year‑to‑year additions are generally predictable and they do not typically add staff mid‑year based on small fluctuations.
