Enrollment drop pushes Davis schools to weigh closure plans

The Davis Joint Unified School District is considering major changes as declining enrollment, driven by rising housing costs and shifting demographics, strains local school funding. District officials are presenting two options: closing Patwin Elementary in 2028, or closing both Patwin and Birch Lane Elementary while moving 6th grade students to junior high schools. Parents met to discuss the proposals, and the district is gathering public feedback through the end of November before making any decisions.