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District reports 436‑student decline at 45‑day count; officials say state funding method could magnify impacts
Summary
At the Jan. 27 meeting the district reported a 45‑day ADM drop of 436 students, including a sharp kindergarten shortfall; officials warned that the state's proportionate‑share funding method and missing voucher data could make budget impacts larger than expected.
KERSHAW COUNTY — District leaders told the school board on Jan. 27 that the 45‑day average daily membership count is down 436 students districtwide, a loss officials said could have multi‑front impacts on state funding and local staffing plans.
"So overall, we're down 436 students," Dr. Goodwin said during the enrollment presentation, noting declines at multiple grade levels and naming three Camden‑area elementary schools — Camden Elementary, Jackson Elementary and Pine Tree Hill — among the most affected. He said Pine Tree Hill was down about 72 students and Camden Elementary…
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