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Enrollment update: district headcount down from prior years; board highlights birth‑to‑K capture and choice assignment gains
Summary
District staff reported a headcount of 48,859 (May 15) and a projected assigned student total of ~48,849 for 2026–27, noted a long‑term decline in kindergarten 'capture' from King County births (about 54.9% vs. 66.2% in 2015–16), and highlighted improved school‑choice assignment rates (81% of applicants received a preferred assignment, up from 64%).
Seattle Public Schools presented an enrollment update showing current district headcount and trends the board described as a multi‑year decline in incoming kindergarten enrollment relative to King County births. As of May 15, staff reported a headcount of 48,859 and projected assigned‑student totals for 2026–27 near 48,849.
Staff emph…
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