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

Most school districts are aware of their incoming enrollment prior to the first day of school, but are you prepared for the changes within the student population?

Comparative Analytics can provide you with the historical details of different classifications of students, allowing you to project what changes to your population you may see. The Enrollment Breakdown visual can easily overlay different categories against the district’s total enrollment. Categories can range from a student’s economic status (think Free or Reduced Lunch designation) to their race/ethnicity and disability status. For example, is our Students with Disabilities population growing? If so, then more resources and support may need to be allocated to this area. This may be an especially important exercise to undertake considering overall populations at many public schools have been on the decline.

In addition, we suggest school districts review not only their own populations, but that of their peers as well to be sure the districts in your peer group remain relevant. Understanding these trends can help you get ahead of potential issues and help to allocate resources in a more effective manner.

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