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District presents enrollment outlook and FY27 budget assumptions after successful referendum

St. Paul Public Schools Board of Education · November 18, 2025
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Summary

District staff presented preliminary Oct. 1 enrollment (33,276 total; 32,735 state‑funded) and a budget outlook that relies on a voter‑approved referendum expected to bring about $37.2 million for FY27, shrinking a prior $35.5 million deficit.

District research and communications staff presented a detailed preliminary enrollment overview and FY27 budget assumptions at the board’s Nov. 18 meeting.

Cara Arzamendia, Director of Research, Evaluation & Assessment, said preliminary state‑funded enrollment is 32,735 and total district enrollment is 33,276. She cautioned the counts are preliminary (third‑Friday/Oct. 1 method) and will be finalized when submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education in December. Arzamendia…

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