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7mo ago

NYC Public School Enrollment Sees Minimal Decline

Despite a slight drop, New York City's public school enrollment remains stable with ongoing efforts to meet state class size mandates.

There are far fewer children enrolled in the city's public schools than there were a decade ago.
A group of high school students walk through a pair of blue doors.

Overview

  • New York City public school enrollment decreased by just 0.1% this year, maintaining relative stability after previous declines.
  • The current enrollment stands at approximately 911,000 students, including preschool through 12th grade.
  • A significant factor in previous enrollment increases was the influx of migrant students, which has slowed in recent months.
  • The city is working to comply with a state law requiring reduced class sizes, with 46% of classes currently meeting mandated caps.
  • Efforts to meet class size requirements include additional funding for schools that proactively reduce class sizes.