Seventh day enrollment is up by six students in the St. Joseph School District, bringing enrollment to 11,376 for the 2016-17 school year. 

According to a news release, there are 15 fewer students at the high school level, with a total attendance of 3,223. Benton reported 752 students, Central reported 1,675 and Lafayette reported 796 students. Lafayette was the only high school that saw an increase in students. 

Middle school enrollment shows a total of 1,753 students, up 46 from a year ago. Bode Middle School shows the largest enrollment at 524 students. 

In the elementary schools, enrollment is down 23 students from the previous year. There are 6, 275 students enrolled currently compared to 6,298 in 2015-16. Carden Park Elementary is the largest school with 559 students. 

Alternative school enrollment is 125, down 2 from last year.

The seventh day enrollment number is used, essentially, to fine-tune staffing levels in the schools. The decision regarding teacher moves and additional para-professionals is based on Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) guidelines. Those guidelines per grade level are: K-2: 25 students; 3-4: 27 students; and 5-6: 30 students. Class average must be over those guidelines to qualify for an oversized classroom para- professional.

 

SJSD Enrollment	2012-13	2013-14	2014-15	2015-16	2016-17
	11,473	11,530	11,536	11,370	11,376