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Despite falling enrollment, public schools haven't downsized

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Briefings

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. public school enrollment has dropped dramatically by over one million students nationwide, intensifying financial strain and sparking contentious debates about school closures and staff layoffs.

Key points

• Enrollment in U.S. public schools has fallen by more than one million students since the pandemic began.
• This decline has intensified financial strain on districts, leading to debates over school closures and staff layoffs.

Context

The evidence indicates a sharp reduction in student numbers across the United States following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has created significant financial pressure on school districts.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the period since the pandemic began and does not specify the total number of students affected or the specific locations where closures occurred.

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