“At the Oct. 17 Board meeting, the Board heard an update on student enrollment numbers in Barrington 220. Thirty days into the 2023-24 school year, the district’s total enrollment was 8,043 students, which is a decrease of 178 students compared to last school year.
This decrease aligns with the results of a demographic study the district conducted in 2022 with demographer Dr. John Kasarda. Dr. Kasarda’s report anticipates a decrease in student enrollment over the next couple of years, followed by an increase.
The 30-day enrollment figures are a snapshot in time. Enrollment will fluctuate during the school year as it has in the past, and the district will continue to monitor it accordingly.”