Tompkins County School Enrollment

Between 2019 and 2023, student enrollment and support needs in Tompkins County schools showed notable changes. Dryden’s enrollment declined from 1,359 in 2019-20 to 1,236 in 2022-23, while Ithaca remained the largest district, with enrollment fluctuating from 5,026 to 4,841 during the same period. Students with disabilities increased countywide, rising from 1,649 in 2019-20 to 1,668 in 2022-23, with Dryden's count increasing from 253 to 242. English Learner students also grew, particularly in Ithaca, where numbers increased from 191 in 2019-20 to 206 in 2022-23, contributing to the countywide rise from 253 to 248. Homeless student numbers surged significantly, especially in Dryden, rising from 11 in 2019-20 to 34 in 2022-23, driving the county total from 75 to 226. These trends highlight shifts in enrollment and increasing support needs across districts.

Between 2019 and 2023, student enrollment and support needs in Tompkins County schools showed notable changes. Dryden’s enrollment declined from 1,359 in 2019-20 to 1,236 in 2022-23, while Ithaca remained the largest district, with enrollment fluctuating from 5,026 to 4,841 during the same period. Students with disabilities increased countywide, rising from 1,649 in 2019-20 to 1,668 in 2022-23, with Dryden's count increasing from 253 to 242. English Learner students also grew, particularly in Ithaca, where numbers increased from 191 in 2019-20 to 206 in 2022-23, contributing to the countywide rise from 253 to 248. Homeless student numbers surged significantly, especially in Dryden, rising from 11 in 2019-20 to 34 in 2022-23, driving the county total from 75 to 226. These trends highlight shifts in enrollment and increasing support needs across districts.