Thu, 10/08/2026 - 3:40pm
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Yes. Parchment's enrollment trends reflect broader demographic trends occurring throughout Michigan, including declining birth rates. Here is a graph that represents both the enrollment trends over the years, and the expected trend in the upcoming years.
Importantly, enrollment does not affect only the number of students in classrooms. It also affects:
- Number of sections
- Class sizes
- Staffing needs
- Transportation
- Building utilization
- Maintenance costs
- Utility costs
- Capital needs
- Program efficiency
This is one reason the district is evaluating its overall facility footprint rather than simply repairing every existing building in its current configuration.