Newton Public Schools FY26 Digital Budget Book

of a decline in enrollment in Newton. The state has also experienced an enrollment decline of - 4% statewide from seven years ago; however, the state overall experienced a slight increase in enrollment this year compared to last year (+0.1%). Newton’s projections for next year indicate a decline in enrollment of 98 students to 11,396 (a decline of -0.9%). This decline is relatively consistent across levels. Elementary schools are projected to decline by -0.9% (-42 students), middle schools are projected to decline by -0.9% (- 25 students), and high schools are projected to decline by -0.8% (-31 students). The Projection methodology this year follows the typical cohort survival ratio methodology utilized by Newton Public Schools, a commonly used projection methodology among school districts throughout the country. Personnel Resource Allocation To deliver quality education to our students, we need our staff. Staffing resources are determined each year based on enrollment projections, citywide programming needs and school and/or grade level specific factors provided by school principals and the student services department.

A summary of staffing resources over the past four years, the current year, and projected for next year:

FY26 APPROVED FTE

CHANGE FY25 TO FY26

ACTUAL FTE'S