Maize school district records more students

Monday marked the official day the numbers of students were counted in schools across Kansas.

The National Center for Education Statistics predicts that school enrollment across the country will hit record levels every year through at least 2020, reflecting expected increases in the size of the school-age population.

Although the results have yet to be finalized, at least one area school definitely increased its numbers.

The preliminary student head count at Maize USD 266 reported 7,349 students, compared to 7,092 last year.

Wichita’s numbers have yet to be released.

The district’s enrollment last year was 51,330 – up 161 students from the previous year and the highest since 1975. It is the state’s largest school district.

This story was originally published September 21, 2015 at 5:55 PM with the headline "Maize school district records more students."