The board of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools could close up to two elementary schools as the district grapples with declining enrollment and budget shortfalls.
Why it matters: CHCCS is considered one of North Carolina’s best school districts. But its academic excellence doesn’t shield it from some of the same headwinds facing public school districts nationwide.
- School officials say closing a few aging facilities can help the district right-size itself to suit its current student population.
The latest: CHCCS is considering a few schools for closure: Seawell, Glenwood, Ephesus, Estes Hills and Frank Porter Graham Bilingüe.
- Any CHCCS elementary school closures would take effect in the 2027–2028 school year, according to district spokesperson Andy Jenks.
What they’re saying: “We’re operating more schools than we currently need,” Jenks told Axios. “As we look at the future, we think newer, fewer schools will make us more sustainable.”…