We're living out this story in Washington state too. The points made in the article are applicable in LWSD as well: fluctuations in enrollment can be traced to declining birth rates, unpredictable immigration and emigration, and students who "disappear" from the public schools. 1/3
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A survey found 46% of private schools saw enrollment growth over the 2022-2023 school year.
But public school enrollment has been on the decline since the pandemic and now some districts are considering school closures and consolidations due to budget constraints tied to student numbers.
But public school enrollment has been on the decline since the pandemic and now some districts are considering school closures and consolidations due to budget constraints tied to student numbers.
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Student generation rates in these areas is therefore potentially higher, *especially* if there is affordable, lower-cost housing available to the average, young family. 2/3