Chesterfield staff: school enrollment roughly flat, utilization about 91%; planned capital drops utilization into mid‑80s

Dec 18, 2025

County and school staff presented Sept. 30 enrollment counts and Stratus five‑year forecasts showing modest decline this year (216 fewer students) and system utilization around 91%. With planned referendum projects and two elementary additions, system utilization would fall into the mid‑80s.

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County and school staff presented enrollment forecasting data using the Sept. 30 headcount and a five‑year Stratus model, reporting a net decrease of 216 students for the current year and system utilization at roughly 91 percent.

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