ASBO New York Partner Frontline (Forecast5) Presents Monthly Data & Analytics Tip

Student Enrollment
Since the finances of a district are so closely tied to student enrollment, it is critical to recognize and analyze enrollment trends so school business officials can make data-driven decisions, anticipate upcoming challenges, and create proactive plans. 

One trend many districts are seeing is a decrease in student enrollment. One may think this decrease in enrollment may signal a similar decrease in expenditures. However, when taking a deeper dive into the data, that may or may not be the case. Looking at Enrollment Breakdown at the District Level with Comparative Analytics, you can see with these two sample districts, while enrollment may be trending downward, the needs and demographics of district students, is on the rise. With those demographic changes comes increased costs for additional staffing, support, programs, and services. Understanding this data allows the district to ensure their fiscal goals align with student needs.

Frontline (Forecast5) Resource:  Comparative Analytics (5Sight)

For more information, please contact Brett Williams, bwilliams@frontlineed.com, 315.978.6010