Oct. 2024 student count shows slight declines in PK and early HS grades; increased diversity
Oct. 2024 student count shows slight declines in PK and early HS grades; increased diversity
The Colorado Department of Education today released data from the state's October student count taken in the fall of 2024; this information is used to determine state funding for public schools. The data shows a slight decline in PK-12 student enrollment with a total of 881,065 students, a decrease of 0.1% compared to October 2023.
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