October numbers suggest the enrollment crisis, that’s been blamed on a drop in school funding, may be turning around.
SEATTLE — As Seattle Public Schools (SPS) braces the community for a series of budget cuts and school closures, the nagging issue of student enrollment may be improving.
New October numbers, just released to KING 5 from SPS, suggest a flatlining, if not an increase in the number of students.
As of October 1, there were 49,240 students enrolled in Seattle Public Schools. Compare that to 49,226 students enrolled one year ago.
The numbers do not suggest an immediate upward trend. However, it’s
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