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District enrollment dips by two students; Lincoln down, Thomas Jefferson up in mid‑January report
Summary
The district reported a net loss of two students since June 30, 2025, with Lincoln School down 13 students and Thomas Jefferson School up 12 as of Jan. 15, 2026. Staffing counts and class sizes were provided in the board packet.
Rockaway Borough School District officials presented enrollment and staffing counts at the Jan. 20 board meeting showing small shifts between June 30, 2025 and Jan. 15, 2026.
Lincoln School’s enrollment decreased by 13 students (June 30, 2025 to Jan. 15, 2026), with Lincoln reported at 266 students on Jan. 15. Thomas Jefferson School increased by 12 students to 322 on Jan. 15. The districtwide count decreased by two students, from 601 to 599, according to the board materials. The packet included grade‑level counts, section numbers, average class sizes and certificated and non‑certificated staff tallies.
Administrators also provided a breakdown of shared staff, special education out‑of‑district placements (8), and staff totals used for classroom planning. The board accepted the enrollment and staffing report as part of routine business.
