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Yakima officials warn of continuing enrollment declines, cite birth rates and mobility
Summary
An 11‑year enrollment snapshot showed declines across elementary and secondary grades, with alternative‑learning and virtual programs growing; the district linked losses to local birth‑rate declines and student mobility and said boundaries haven’t been fully reviewed in 25 years.
The Yakima School District presented an 11‑year enrollment review on Oct. 21 showing sustained declines that have budget implications.
Assistant Superintendent of Finance Jake Cooper said elementary full‑time‑equivalent (FTE) enrollment fell from 7,642 in 2015–16 to about 6,250 in the most recent September count, and average elementary size dropped from roughly 578 to 474 students. District‑wide…
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