BVSD reports about 2% enrollment decline in 2025, kindergarten holds steady
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Summary
District planner Glenn Seggru told the board BVSD lost about 1.9% (~525) students in 2025, bringing resident K‑12 to ~23,900; kindergarten enrollment was 1,626 (largest since 2022). Glenn said out‑of‑district open enrollment offset some losses and January projections will refine budget inputs.
Glenn Seggru, district planner, presented BVSD's annual enrollment snapshot on Dec. 9, using audited October count data. He told the board the district experienced a steeper decline in 2025 than projected: "enrollment declines of about 500 students this year or close to 2%," and reported resident K‑12 students at about 23,900.
Seggru walked board members through grade‑level and community breakdowns. He said kindergarten enrollment was stronger than many recent years (1,626 students) but the first‑grade cohort fell unexpectedly, removing the usual bump between kindergarten and first grade. He said the district saw declines across elementary, middle and high levels in 2025, with the largest absolute loss at elementary.
Seggru said some dynamics that typically help offset losses—net migration into eastern parts of the district and open enrollment—were present but weaker this year. "Out‑of‑district contributions to enrollment were higher than last year's historic high," he said, but added that the net gain from migration faltered. He told board members CDE (Colorado Department of Education) data for a fuller comparison will be available in mid‑January and that the enrollment figures feed next year's budget development and resource allocations.
Board members asked whether the trend reflects fewer new non‑English‑proficient (NEP) students entering the system, retention losses, housing changes, or homeschooling/virtual school choices. Seggru said the drop appears to be a combination of fewer new NEP students and some departures, and he noted the five‑year average decline has been about 1.3% year‑over‑year.
District staff will use the January enrollment projection to inform the 2026‑27 budget process, staffing planning and facility/resource allocation discussions.
