Texas Public Schools Lose 76K Students Despite Rising Population
· Texas Border Business
Texas public schools experienced a significant decline in enrollment, losing over 76,000 students during the 2025-26 school year. This marks the largest drop outside of the COVID-19 pandemic and the second-largest in recent history. The report by Texas 2036 highlights that Hispanic students represented about 80% of those lost, with most declines occurring in grades K-5. Enrollment decreases were noted across 18 of 20 Education Service Center regions, particularly in the Rio Grande Valley. As demographic trends indicate a potential loss of 100,000 students by 2030, the report raises concerns about the future of public education funding and planning in Texas.
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