MCPS' demographic study by Dr. Larry Swanson - Population Age Demographics Study

The following paragraphs are from the introduction to the demographic study commissioned by the district with Dr. Larry Swanson.

"In spring 2009, Missoula County Public Schools contracted with the O'Conner Center for the Rocky Mountain West at the University of Montana to prepare a Population Age Demographics Study. The results of the study will help the District better prepare for enrollment fluctuations throughout the K-12 system.

The population of Missoula County has grown steadily in recent years, rising from less than 80,000 residents in 1990 to more than 96,000 in 2000 - an increase of more than 22 percent. This growth data, combined with birth rates, census and other community data, can be used to "project" student enrollment as it swells and retreats in coming years.

 Schools budgets in Montana are heavily based on the number of students enrolled in any given year. The more accurately the District can projects its enrollment, the better it can budget to meet student and staff needs, and improve student achievement.

 A report and various PowerPoint pages can be accessed at this time. Choose from the pdf links below:"

 

Click link below for the full Missoula County Public Schools demographic report.

www.mcps.k12.mt.us/portal/Default.aspx?tabid=2782