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Chicago Preliminary data show that enrollment rates in public schools have decreased.
Chalkbeat analyzed preliminary data on enrolment rates in the region on September 15, before the region released its official count. The media reported that data available in CPS school profiles showed a decline in the number of English learners and black students.
Chicago Public Schools have not officially provided enrollment for the 2025-26 school year.
The area tells Fox News Numbers It won’t comment on preliminary numbers.
Chicago public schools have enrollment rates compared to last year, reports show that the area hosts empty classrooms. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
“Chicago Public Schools use the 20th day of each year (this is September 15th) because of the official student enrollment number in the region. So, with that in mind, CPS will not comment on any number before the final analysis of Day 20 registration, as the final analysis of Day 20 registration is normal during the first month of school and the total impact of student mobility in delayed registration and student mobility,” a spokesperson said. ”
The spokesperson added: “The 20-day enrollment rate is an indicator that CPS has and has no clear relationship with the level of funding for CPS. The district will provide the Chicago Board of Education after Day 20 later this fall.”
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According to ChalkbeatCPS has seen a 4% decrease in the number of students studying preliminary students since last year.
The report said the current enrollment is just over 313,000 students (the lowest ever) in the region than last year.
A recent report shows that the decline in enrollment in Chicago has left about 150 schools empty.
this Chalkbeat and Propublica Reports It was found that 47 schools had less than one-third of their operating capacity, increasing costs and limiting courses.
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Chicago Public Schools After losing 70,000 students in a decade, about 325,000 students were admitted last school year. CPU officials recently pointed out that the percentage of students with special needs is increasing.
Decline in birth rates, global migration and the common 199 pandemic have led to a decline in CPS enrollment.
The Chicago Public Schools Admissions Challenge reflects a larger shift in education in the United States, where families increasingly explore alternatives such as homeschool, microschool and school selection curriculum. Special home schooling After the Covid-19-19 pandemic, it has shown that more parents are outside of public schools.
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