South San Antonio School District Faces Enrollment Drop

0:00South San Antonio Independent School District started this school year with 400 fewer students than last year. That's four times the usual drop off, according to Superintendent Saul Hinojosa. He points out that while districts can track every reason for kids leaving, some parents have shared directly with staff. A chunk of families told him they're heading back to their home countries. This hits hard in a district full of immigrant families, shaking up class sizes and budgets. Hinojosa stresses, it's not all immigration related, but the pattern shows up in their data. To step up support, the district runs monthly cathacitos and formal town halls over coffee. They use these spots to connect with parents and offer real help. As enrollment dips keep watch, these meetings aim to hold the community together before more families slip away. Local news, powered by AI. This is El Paso News today.