Student Enrollment Drop
Despite growth patterns that outpace the rest of the county (more than 5000 new homes are currently under construction), the District has suffered a drop in enrollment translating to loss in revenue of about $19 million. If current trends continue, the District expects to lose nearly $27 million per year by 2028.
A survey of parents indicated that the nearly 1,800 students who transferred out the District did so because schools in neighboring school districts are closer and more convenient for their families.
Canutillo is experiencing rapid growth in several new communities, but does not have neighborhood schools to serve these booming new subdivisions.
Enrollment Trends
Project budget impact to Canutillo ISD because of enrollment loss*
* CISD operating budget for 2023-2024 is $64 million.