As student enrollment declines, a look at public school closures

LCS Spending, Student Growth Trends

The ongoing debate over the financial challenges facing the Leon County school system coupled with declining student enrollment raises serious policy questions about government efficiency, public school mission, and spending priorities. In an attempt to provide some clarity to the debate, TR has begun to dig into the budgets of the Leon County School District and other comparable districts. The hope is that this information will inform citizens,…

As student enrollment declines, a look at public school closures

We’re tracking districts’ plans to shutter or consolidate schools amid enrollment pressure from falling birthrates and growing school choice.