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Breslin Architects study shows long‑term enrollment decline; district models renovations for full‑day kindergarten
Summary
Breslin Architects reported sustained enrollment declines for Pennridge and proposed elementary renovations and redistricting options to enable full‑day kindergarten without removing special‑education capacity.
Breslin Architects presented results of an updated utilization study to Pennridge School District committees on June 10, reporting sustained enrollment declines and proposing facility changes to support planned full‑day kindergarten.
Michael Bell, a principal at Breslin, reviewed historical enrollment data and new enrollment projections produced with the Pennsylvania Economy League (PEL). The district’s total enrollment declined about 16.2% (roughly 1,200 students) between 2015–16 and 2024–25, with elementary enrollment falling about 19.2% and middle school enrollment falling about 21.1% over that span. PEL’s 10‑year projection presented to the committee projects a further district‑wide…
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