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Chicago Public Schools enrollment dipped further than last year, preliminary data shows.
Chalkbeat analyzed preliminary data of the district’s enrollment ahead of Sept. 15, when the district releases the official count. The outlet reported that data, which is available on CPS school profiles, shows a decline in the number of English language learners and Black students.
Chicago Public Schools has not officially provided its enrollment for the 2025-26 school year.
The district told Fox News Digital that it would not comment on the preliminary numbers.
“Chicago Public Schools utilizes the 20th day of school each year – which this year is September 15th – as the official Districtwide student enrollment count. With that in mind, CPS will not comment on any figures before the final analysis of 20th day enrollment as numbers normally fluctuate during the first month of school as late registrations and student mobility continue to affect totals,” a spokesperson said.
“Twentieth day enrollment is a CPS-owned metric that does not have any explicit relationship to funding levels for CPS. The District will provide an enrollment update to the Chicago Board of Education later this fall, following the 20th day,” the spokesperson added.
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