Enrollment at Grass Valley Elementary School fell over 40% from 2019 to 2024, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns over potential school closure. However, enrollment increased to 184 students in the 2024-2025 school year, influenced significantly by the introduction of transitional kindergarten. Principal Casey Beckner noted that the kindergarten class grew from 15 to 35 students, emphasizing that providing early educational opportunities attracted families. For the 2024 school year, all 4-year-olds in California can now enroll in transitional kindergarten, leading to increased enrollment district-wide.
Grass Valley Elementary School experienced a 40% drop in enrollment from 2019 to 2024 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and fears surrounding potential school closure.
The reversal of declining enrollment began when Grass Valley added transitional kindergarten, leading to an increase from 158 to 184 students in the school year.
Principal Casey Beckner highlighted the significant impact of transitional kindergarten, reporting that the kindergarten class grew from 15 to 35 students, directly tied to these early education opportunities.
This year, all 4-year-olds in California are eligible for transitional kindergarten for the first time, contributing to an enrollment increase across the district.
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