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Vermillion SD 13‑1 flags enrollment dip ahead of state count date, warns of funding impact
Summary
Superintendent reported the district’s enrollment at about 1,315 students—down roughly 30 from last year and about 75 from two years ago—before the Sept. 26 state count date, and warned that lower enrollment could reduce state aid by roughly $7,500 per student annually.
The Vermillion School District 13‑1 reported a decline in enrollment as the district approaches South Dakota’s official count date on Sept. 26, officials told the school board on Sept. 8. Superintendent Dr. Elvey said the district’s current enrollment is approximately 1,315 students, down about 30 students from last year and roughly 75 students from two years ago.
Why it matters: state aid is calculated using the official count. Dr. Elvey told the board the district estimates about $7,500 in state funding per student; at that rate a loss of 75 students would…
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