By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

While most school districts in the state are seeing decreases in enrollment in part due to aging populations and migration of young families to urban areas, Hays' enrollment is growing.

A Hays USD 489 audit report to the school board on Monday showed an increase in enrollment.

Hays enrollment had been within about 12 students for the last three years, but its full-time equivalent increased by 43 students for the 2022-23 school year.

Chris Hipp, assistant superintendent, said this is important because this is the number on which the state bases funding.

The district's headcount was 3,420 students, which includes virtual and pre-kindergarten at-risk students.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostWhile most school districts in the state are seeing decreases in enrollment in part due to aging populations and migration of young families to urban areas, Hays' enrollment is growing.A Hays USD 489 audit report to the school board on Monday showed an increase in enrollment.Hays enrollment had been within about 12 students for the last three years, but its full-time equivalent increased by 43 students for the 2022-23 school year.Chris Hipp, assistant superintendent, said this is important because this is the number on which the state bases funding.The district's headcount was 3,420 students, which includes virtual and pre-kindergarten at-risk students.&nbsp;Cover photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Audit shows enrollment increase for Hays USD 489