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Calexico Unified reports 1,190-student decline over six years and warns of multi‑million‑dollar revenue gap
Summary
District business staff told the board Calexico Unified has lost roughly 1,190 students in six years, and explained how declines in average daily attendance and state funding create a structural budget gap that staffing reductions alone cannot close.
Calexico Unified School District staff told the board the district has lost about 1,190 students over the past six years and outlined the financial consequences of that decline.
"Calexico Unified School District has declined by 1,190 students over the past six years," Luis Elator, the district's assistant superintendent of business services, said during a presentation on enrollment and financial impact. He said the decline averages nearly 200 students per year and accounted for about 44% of Imperial County's overall enrollment decline while the district represents roughly 23% of county enrollment.
Elator emphasiz…
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