Fayette County Public Schools had about 800 fewer students in March 2026 than March 2025, according to recent data shown to the school board from Steve Hill, director of pupil personnel.
Enrollment data provided by the district shows there were 40,159 students enrolled, compared to 40,989 just one year ago. That drop-off in students is more than the student population for most FCPS elementary schools.
FCPS says it’s part of a nationwide enrollment trend, and local population shifts are also causing changes…