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Empty desks: Headcounts are down at several Utah colleges — but what about K-12 schools?

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Utah News spotted this story published October 23, 2026 at Deseret News. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

Enrollment in Utah's K-12 schools dipped over 2% for the 2026-27 academic year. Falling headcounts in Utah schools reflect national declining enrollment trends. Public charter schools in Utah continue to see enrollment increases. As anticipated, fewer kids are attending Utah’s public K-12 schools.

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