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Enrollment forecast shows elementary growth; Clay and Fourmile likely to exceed capacity
Summary
Consultant RSP told the board the district is expected to grow about 8% by 2030–31, with elementary grades gaining roughly 290 students over five years and potential overcapacity at Clay and Fourmile elementaries; a planned new elementary from the 2025 referendum is expected to ease pressure.
RSP & Associates presented a five-year enrollment forecast to the Southeast Polk board on April 9 that shows steady district growth and capacity pressures at the elementary level.
"The district continuing to grow the next 5 years. Elementary grades bear the brunt of that growth," consultant Jenna Wallace said, noting…
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