Preliminary numbers show enrollment increase at Summerland Schools

Preliminary enrollment numbers show an increase in Summerland Public Schools after the first weeks of classes.

Superintendent Kyle Finke said 13 more students are enrolled than last year at this time. According to Finke, 443 students are currently enrolled in preschool through 12th grade.

Final enrollment numbers are due to the Nebraska Department of Education by the end of this month.

One of the noticeable differences is in the senior class. Thirty students comprised the class of 2023, while 20 students are enrolled in the 2024 graduating class.

Twenty students are enrolled in preschool class...