Utah sees continued decline in overall K-12 public school enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year
According to data released by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), total public K-12 school enrollment in Utah decreased by 15,840 students, or 2.4 percent, from 2025-2026, with enrollment now standing at 640,471 students for the 2026–2027 school year (SY 26-27). Utah State Board of Education (USBE) has reported a continued decline in overall K-12 public school enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year, with total enrollment decreasing by 15,840 students or 2.4 percent from 2025-2026, according to data. This is the largest single-year percentage decline since at least 2014. Despite this, statewide enrollment remains approximately 4.6 percent higher than it was in 2014. While total public district enrollment dropped by 17,796 students to 553,310, charter school LEAs continued their multi-year growth trajectory, with charter school enrollment increasing by 1,957 students (+2.3 percent) to reach 87,161 students. Students with disabilities continued their steady annual increase, reaching 90,296 students (14.1 percent of total enrollment). Students identified as “Student with a Disability” decreased to 51,569 (8.1% of enrollment), marking the second consecutive year of decline. English Learners decreased to 177,069 (27.6% of total enrollment), marking a third consecutive year. This marks the first time 12th-grade enrollment has declined year-over-year since at the least.
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SALT LAKE CITY — According to data released by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), total public K-12 school enrollment in Utah decreased by 15,840 students, or 2.4 percent, from 2025-2026, with ... [2825 symbols]
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