NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Education)August 21, 2026Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County Public Schools reports enrollment decrease of 19,000 students
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools recorded 300,509 registered K-12 students on the first day of the school year, Thursday, Aug. 13, representing a decrease from the 319,419 students reported in the spring.
Read the full story at WLRN — South Florida NPR (Education)Why It Matters
The enrollment decline of approximately 19,000 students impacts district funding and resource allocation for the current academic year.
Key Facts
- The district reported 300,509 registered K-12 students on the first day of school, Aug. 13.
- The district reported 319,419 students during the previous spring semester.
- The total enrollment decrease between the spring and the start of the school year is approximately 19,000 students.
Who's Mentioned
PersonRafael Villalobos“Incoming Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.”OrganizationWLRN“The news outlet that received the district data.”PersonJose Dotres“Outgoing Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.”OrganizationFlorida Department of Education“State agency that tracks enrollment and allocates funding.”PersonAlejandra Vázquez Baur“Education expert from EdTrust.”OrganizationMiami-Dade County Public Schools“The school district experiencing the enrollment decline.”PersonDonald Trump“President whose immigration policies are cited as a factor in enrollment changes”