Tomahawk Elementary near capacity; officials discuss redistricting and planning coordination

Jan 13, 2026

Superintendent Stanley and supervisors flagged Tomahawk Elementary as operating near 90–95% classroom utilization; the board discussed redistricting options, the impact of nearby new subdivisions, and staff-to-staff forecasting to track residential development.

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Doctor Stanley told the boards that over the past decade the division lost roughly 400 students and that Tomahawk Elementary is the notable exception to the decline: "that's where we're we're crowded... we've got 700 kids enrolled in Tomahawk," he said, and noted program-capacity calculations place Tomahawk close to full utilization in regular classrooms.

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