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Mentor Schools Face Enrollment Drop and Consolidation | Cleveland News
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Mentor Schools faces a major enrollment drop, projecting a 12% decline by 2026—and possibly closing up to three elementary schools while reshuffling grades. With a looming $3.3 to $3.5 million annual budget gap starting in 2027-2028, officials are pushing to consolidate classrooms to slash fixed costs like heating, cooling, and maintenance. While declining student numbers drive the need, the district’s growing spending shortfall is accelerating these tough decisions—no schools have been targeted yet, but a detailed plan will be unveiled at an upcoming school board meeting.
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