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District reports modest enrollment decline in second-Friday count; staff flag retention work
Summary
The district’s second-Friday student count fell from 9,319 to 9,062 versus the prior year (a decline of 257 students). Staff noted shifting patterns — including students moving to homeschooling and virtual options — and said they will continue efforts to understand and retain students.
District staff presented the second-Friday student count and five-year trends to the Committee of the Whole.
The second‑Friday count decreased from 9,319 last year to 9,062 for the current count, a drop of 257 students year‑over‑year. Staff contrasted the district’s five‑year enrollment change (~3.5%) with other county districts and noted that some districts are declining faster while two are growing. Staff said roughly 19 students went to homeschooling and about 17 chose virtual options during the review window and that further work is needed to understand where students are leaving to and how to retain more in‑district.
Board members asked for clarifying breakdowns by grade and school. Staff said the presentation included school-level counts and that movement within third‑through‑twelfth grades showed some intra-district shifts. The district will continue monitoring counts and pursue retention strategies.
