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Declining School Enrollment and Population
Summary
School enrollment is falling and the population is shrinking and aging — trends mirrored across Rhode Island. Board members noted the need to separate local students from out-of-town enrollees and discussed what shrinking enrollment means for school facilities and the tax base.
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Fewer students could mean school consolidations and shifts in the property tax base.
⚠️Who could be affected
Fewer families with kids means long-term pressure on the tax base and school viability.
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