MOUNT PLEASANT — The Mount Pleasant Community School District reported a drop in certified enrollment for the 2025–26 school year during Monday’s school board meeting. Superintendent Henriksen said the district’s count on October 1 dropped nearly 60 students, from 1,757 to 1,697, potentially reducing state funding by about $480,000.
The Iowa Department of Education had projected 1,702 students for the year, closely matching the actual count. Future projections show continued declines, with enrollment expected to drop to roughly 1,523 by 2029–30. Henriksen noted the district works with neighboring schools to confirm student residency and avoid duplicate counts.
Board members also received an update on the Facilities Ad Hoc Committee, which will review elementary programming and attendance centers. A community kickoff meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 16, where the public has a chance to hear about those plans.