District 196 projects stable enrollment for 2026–27 with slight net gain
District administration projected a 10/1/2026 seat count of 28,993 — a net gain of about 59 students (0.2%) — and said the projections will inform the 2026–27 preliminary staffing and operating budget; the projection includes breakdowns by elementary (39.2%), secondary (53.7%) and center-based/ECSE (7%).
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District 196 presented its enrollment projections for the 2026–27 school year at the Nov. 10 board meeting.
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