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Colorado’s public schools are in freefall, losing nearly 4,000 students annually—down from a pre-pandemic gain of 3,500—leaving the state with 40,000 fewer kids than in 2019. This nationwide trend stems from stalled birth rates and migration, straining district budgets that rely on student enrollment for funding. Heavy hitters like Cherry Creek and Douglas County now hemorrhage students, while Jeffco’s decline accelerated post-pandemic. Denver Public Schools appears to be growing thanks to a surge of immigrant families since late 2022—adding over 2,300 students—but that masks an underlying drop. With closures looming and homeschooling on the rise, schools must urgently adapt to a shifting demographic landscape.

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