Mayor: ‘New York City public schools are back’ DOE has first enrollment boost in 8 years

by Kristen Guglielmo Associate Editor

For the first time in eight years, the city Department of Education experienced an uptick in enrollment, the agency said last week in a press release.

Based on preliminary data for the 2023-24 school year, the DOE has seen enrollment increase by about 1 percent — or roughly 8,000 students — bringing the total number of students registered to approximately 915,000, the agency said.

“When we say New York City is back, we are not just talking about our economy — we are talking about our communities and our entire city. And after 8 years of declining enrollment, New York City public schools are back,” said Mayor Adams in the press release.

“With a majority of schools gaining additional funding during this mid-year adjustment, we are well positioned to meet the challenges ahead,” Schools Chancellor David Banks said. “However, to continue our progress and ensure the success of our students, particularly those