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Chicago Public Schools enrollment dipped further than last year, preliminary data shows.
Chalkbeat analyzed preliminary data of the district's enrollment ahead of Sept. 15, when the district releases the official count. The outlet reported that data, which is available on CPS school profiles, shows a decline in the number of English language learners and Black students.
Chicago Public Schools has not officially provided its enrollment for the 2025-26 school year.
The district told Fox News Digital that it would not comment on the preliminary numbers.
"Chicago Public Schools utilizes the 20th day of school each year - which this year is September 15th - as the official Districtwide student enrollment count. With that