Enrollment edges up across district; net increase of 133 students
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Summary
District presented an enrollment report showing net growth of 133 students districtwide: Country Trails up 22, Prairie Knolls up 67, high school up 101, and Prairie View down 30; report reflects demographer projections and will inform capacity planning.
Central CUSD 301 presented an enrollment update showing a net increase across the district.
A board presenter summarized enrollment changes and demographic projections, citing the district demographer's figures: Country Trails increased by 22 students; Prairie Knolls increased by 67; the high school increased by 101; and Prairie View decreased by 30, for a net district increase of 133 students. The presenter said the report is intended to give the board a current picture and is not a monthly recurring item but an informational snapshot to assist planning.
Board members noted that some buildings are near capacity while others have spare space; the report will be used for future facility planning and to inform potential staffing and scheduling decisions.
The district did not provide specific classroom-capacity thresholds or associated budget implications during the public update; staff said more detailed planning can follow as needed.