San Francisco Schools Lose 3,499 Students, Could Spell $35M Loss in State Funding

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San Francisco Schools Lose 3,499 Students, Could Spell $35M Loss in State Funding

Penny Starr 13 Oct 2021

San Francisco Public Schools may be trying to get students back in the classroom post-coronavirus pandemic but an analysis of enrollment numbers shows that 3,499 students have dropped out of the system and the loss could cost the schools $35 million in state funding.

A school superintendent released the analysis to the school board Tuesday and said the district would have to adjust to a “new normal.”

“Enrollment declines have been a widespread phenomenon, and demographic trends in SF do not point to a large, near-term increase in children,” the report said. “We need to establish program capacities based on current reality by looking holistically. Capacities determine staffing needs and student seats, and should reflect our new normal of enrollment levels.”

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https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/10/13/san-francisco-schools-lose-3499-students-could-spell-35m-loss-state-funding/

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Schools receive funds based on Average Daily Attendance. At $10,000 per student, those ~3500 students are that $35M "loss" (the parents are still paying taxes somewhere). It would be interesting to learn how many moved out of SF, how many transferred to private campus schools, and how many are in private homeschools. Probably a substantial number did one of each.