The number of students attending schools in Loudoun County is projected to decline over the next several years, a trend that leaders in the Northern Virginia suburb anticipate will impact staffing and construction of new school buildings.

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At a school board meeting last month, the school system unveiled enrollment projections for the next several fiscal years. In 2026, Loudoun is expecting 80,201 students, a 0.3% drop from the September 2025 unofficial enrollment. By 2031, the school division is estimating 77,360 students.

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