Overview

The School Enrollment Projections Program has been providing enrollment projections to school districts since 1996. We have worked with over 100 districts in Wisconsin and surrounding states averaging 20 projects a year. To assist school administrators, business managers, and strategic planners, our professionally trained demographers prepare 10-year enrollment projections by grade. Our central models are based on cohort survival projection methodology with detailed modifications to meet the needs of individual school districts. Alternative models based on housing development, open enrollment, attendance area changes, or GIS-based spatial analysis may also be requested. We provide professional presentations to school boards, community groups, and other interested parties outlining the findings of the projections project and providing credibility to the school district. We work to tailor each project to the needs of the school district and address the local and regional demographic, housing, and economic issues.

Data

We draw on several different publically available data sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the Wisconsin Department of Administration Demographic Services Center, and local municipalities in making school enrollment projections. We also require the school district to provide ten years of enrollment history.

Costs and Timeline

Fees for services and timeline for completion vary depending on the scale of the project. For projections projects, fees range from $3,000 to $15,000 and the timeline ranges from 4 to 12 weeks. Before undertaking a project, we will provide a detailed proposal with the specific scope of work, costs, and timeline.

Additional Information

For more information about our expertise and our approach to making school enrollment projections or to view sample projects, click here. We also have a brochure dedicated to our school enrollment projects. To speak with APL staff about school enrollment projections, contact Sarah Kemp.