Consultant projects modest decline through 2040, urges long-range facilities planning

Nov 11, 2025

MD Roppers presented data showing the Stevens Point Area Public School District lost about 320 students over the past decade and projects a net decline of about 470 students by 2040; the consultant recommended the district launch a long-range facilities planning process to address uneven building capacity.

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Nick Johnson, a planner with MD Roppers Consulting, told the Stevens Point Area Public School District board that the district’s enrollment has declined and demographic trends mean the district should plan for a smaller student population through 2040.

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