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City of Fairfax presents enrollment decline, transfer patterns and meal-status data

City of Fairfax School Board · December 1, 2025
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Summary

City of Fairfax staff presented a September 30 enrollment snapshot showing modest overall decline, a high school increase of 65 students, and patterns of city-to-county and county-to-city transfers driven by program placement; the board requested more granular transfer and program-use data.

City of Fairfax School Board staff presented certification and membership data at the Dec. 1 meeting, reporting a modest decline in enrollment divisionwide and for the City of Fairfax. The presenter said the division’s percent change over the period is about 1.8% and the city’s percent change is about 1.7%. City high school enrollment rose by 65 students while elementary and middle levels showed decreases.

Student transfers between the City of Fairfax and Fairfax County were a key focus. Staff said most city-to-county transfers occur at the elementary level and that the primary reasons…

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