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Oct. 17, 2011
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Public school enrolment surpasses projections

Calgary—The Calgary Board of Education’s enrolment for 2011-12 is up by 1,295 students. With more people moving to Calgary than expected, the increase in students exceeds that of the projection of 415.

“Net migration impacts enrolment,” says Ingrid Schmidt, CBE senior planner.

Net migration is the difference between the number of persons moving into Calgary and the number moving away. Between April 2010 and April 2011, the population increased by 9,563 due to net migration. This is a significant increase over 2010 when Calgary experienced a negative net migration.

Other factors that contributed to the increase in enrolment include: 2005 and 2006 birth rates, returning grade 12 students and the opening of the new Ernest Manning High School.

 
Enrolment Sept. 30
   
 
2010
2011
2011 Projected Enrolment
Difference between actual & projected
Pre-kindergarten
38
35
40
-5
Kindergarten
7,459
7,734
7,627
107
Grades 1-3
22,443
23,422
23,163
259
Grades 4-6
20,436
20,595
20,590
5
Grades 7-9
21,693
21,531
21,549
-18
Grades 10-12
25,667
25,548
25,303
245
Outreach Programs
1,046
1,113
1,000
113
Unique Settings
709
684
710
-26
Sub-Total
99,491
100,662
99,982
680
CBe-learn
637
615
650
-35
Chinook Learning Services
2,789
2,935
2,700
235
Total
102,917
104,212
103,332
880

» For more information, please see the Board Report. 

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