Crowley ISD Enrollment Hits Record, but Growth Slows

0:00It's March 26. This is Dallas News today, driven by AI. Crowley Independent School District just hit a record enrollment of 17,098 students this October. That's the highest ever, but the growth was tiny, just 54 more kids than last year. Even with builders starting over 1,700 new homes and a record 2075 families moving in, the numbers aren't, climbing like before. The slowdown ties to older neighborhoods, losing students as long-time homeowners stay put. High mortgage rates make it hard for families to move, so young kids aren't replacing those leaving. New subdivisions are adding some growth, but not enough to offset the losses elsewhere in Taren County. Trustees raise worries about how this might hit elementary school numbers. Demodifer Brent Alexander pointed out another issue, a new $2,000 homeschool voucher. Early data shows most applicants were already homeschooling, but the district wants more details from the state. Looking ahead, forecasts range from low growth adding nearly 1,000 students in five years

1:02to moderate growth pushing past 20,000 by. 2035. Builders completed a record number of homes this year, but new starts dropped, signaling a shift in the pipeline. If mortgage rates ease and neighborhood turnover picks up, growth could rebound, otherwise expect the slower path to continue.