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Falling Enrollment Most Extreme in Wealthy Districts, Study Finds

Jan 8, 2026 The74
Years after COVID-related health fears subsided, public school enrollment in Massachusetts remains significantly lower than in 2019, according to research released earlier this year. The sharp declines — matched by simultaneous moves to private schoo...
Compared to 2019 levels, enrollment at schools serving predominately wealthy students is 5.7 percent lower than predicted based on pre-pandemic trends. Enrollment among Asian and white students has declined, while Hispanic and Black student enrollment has grown. (Education Next)