The school district covering the Chapin and Irmo area could see a drop in state funding as early as October because of a sharp decline in its student body this school year.
Lexington-Richland 5 has clocked a decline of enrollment of at least 627 students since classes started earlier in August, compared to the same period last year.
That’s raising concerns at the district office, because the amount of funding the district receives from the state is tied to its overall enrollment. The school district’s funding for the 2025-26 school year will be locked in based on attendance on the 45th day of the school year on Oct. 9…