Fall 2017 enrollment marked a new record for total public school enrollment, according to projections. Public elementary enrollments are expected to continue increasing, with an overall increase of 3 percent between 2017 and 2027. Secondary enrollment is expected to increase 2 percent between 2017 and 2027.
| Year | Total | Elementary (prekindergarten through grade 8) | Secondary (grades 9 through 12) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 50,649 | 35,551 | 15,097 |
| 2018 | 50,701 | 35,606 | 15,095 |
| 2019 | 50,803 | 35,683 | 15,120 |
| 2020 | 50,971 | 35,717 | 15,254 |
| 2021 | 51,146 | 35,711 | 15,435 |
| 2022 | 51,317 | 35,745 | 15,572 |
| 2023 | 51,488 | 35,902 | 15,585 |
| 2024 | 51,619 | 36,071 | 15,549 |
| 2025 | 51,712 | 36,245 | 15,467 |
| 2026 | 51,833 | 36,451 | 15,382 |
| 2027 | 52,059 | 36,668 | 15,391 |