Region-wide attendance reached 95.6% today, consistent with mid-week performance and reflecting stable operations heading into Friday.
At a Glance
| School | Attendance | Chronic Absent | Δ Week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGION | 95.6% | 146 (13.8%) | — | On Track |
| BCPS | 96.0% | 18 (6.8%) | — | Strong |
| KBC | 97.0% | 5 (4.9%) | — | Strong |
| DELA | 95.0% | 81 (17.4%) | — | Watch |
| DCHS | 94.5% | 42 (18.6%) | — | Critical |
Today's Focus: Daily Attendance Trends
Thursday's 95.6% attendance rate places the region squarely within expected mid-week performance. BCPS (96.0%) and KBC (97.0%) continue to lead attendance, while DCHS and DELA trail with 94.5% and 95.0% respectively.
The attendance compliance picture remains mixed across secondary schools. DCHS achieved 51% compliance (57 of 111 expected periods), while KBC managed only 48% (33 of 69 periods). With compliance below 50% at both secondary schools, these attendance figures should be interpreted cautiously—unmarked students default to present in the system.
DELA's 75% compliance (36 of 48 periods) represents solid elementary performance, though still below the 100% target for twice-daily attendance taking.
Quick Notes
Enrollment: Stable at 1,059 students, down 25 from October 1 (-2.3%), tracking expected attrition season patterns.
Staffing: Casey Aguilar joined BCPS yesterday as a substitute. Fourteen staff members are out tomorrow across the region (8.4% absence rate), with BCPS showing elevated absences at 16.7% (4 of 24 staff).
Family Contact: Coverage remains strong at 99.7% contactable rate region-wide, with only 3 students lacking both email and phone contact information.
Still Watching
DCHS chronic absence (Day 8): Holding at 18.6% with 42 students below 90% attendance threshold.
This Week's Ask
Review Friday's BCPS coverage with 4 staff out (Natasha Handy, Nikita Allen, Shania Adams, Sheila Brown) to ensure adequate classroom supervision.
— Data Team