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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Manny Ramos

New report details factors in CPS enrollment drop

Students and parents arrive at Jordan Community Public School in Rogers Park earlier this month. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

The number of children enrolling in Chicago Public Schools has fallen precipitously over the past 20 years, and a new report examines three key drivers it says have contributed to the well-documented decline.

In 2000, more than 430,000 students were enrolled in a CPS school; that’s 100,000 more than the 330,000 students enrolled this school year. The loss of students could have significant funding consequences if the decline continues.

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