4K jump helps boost Madison schools enrollment

The Madison School District's student population increased slightly this year to 26,925, including a 7 percent increase in 4-year-old kindergarten.

Superintendent Jane Belmore noted the 4K program in its second year now reaches 90 percent of 4-year-olds who live in the district.

"We are pleased that our enrollment remains stable and that our incredibly important 4K program continues to grow," Belmore said in a statement. "Starting learning early is key to closing gaps, and this year, our 4K program will do that important work for more students."

The district added 275 students, about a 1 percent increase, overall. The 4K program added 125 students for a total of 1,914 participants in the optional half-day program.

It is the 12th straight year that K-12 enrollment (excluding 4K) has ranged between 24,000 and 25,000 students.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at October 10, 2012 8:44 PM
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