Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Benton Certifies Enrollment for 2014-15

On October 15th school districts across Iowa certified enrollment for the 2014-15 school year.  Benton Community certified a headcount enrollment of 1421 students compared to a headcount of 1442 from one year ago or a decline of 21 students.  The actual or budget enrollment for the district is 1475.9 compared to 1496 from last year representing a decline of 20.1 students.  

The actual enrollment in the current year is one of two factors used in calculating regular program district costs revenues for the next fiscal year (2015-16).  The 2nd variable used in this calculation will be determined when the State Legislature approves the supplemental state aid level for FY16.  Hopefully, this will take place early in the legislative session starting in January 2015.