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Derby enrollment: slight district dip, rise in English-language learners and many nonresident applicants
Summary
The district reported a modest net enrollment decline from last year but a notable increase in English-language learners. Nonresident enrollment requests were high, with most applicants from Wichita Public Schools; kindergarten seats were in greatest demand at many elementary schools.
Derby Public Schools' enrollment report on Oct. 27 showed a slight overall decrease in headcount compared with prior years, an increase in English-language learners and continued strong demand from nonresident families seeking seats in the district.
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Dr. Holly Putnam Jackson told the board the district's four-year trend showed about a 63-student overall decline this year when private-school counts are included, but the district-only subtotal was slightly up. The district's headcount is based on the official September…
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