CPS enrollment eclipses 19,000 students on first day of classes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Tuesday was the first day of classes at Columbia Public Schools, and unofficial enrollment numbers from the district show an increase in students attending school.

According to a press release from CPS, the total first-day enrollment is 19,157. That total is up by 357 students from last year’s official enrollment number.

The district says the number is considered unofficial, since the official enrollment number – by state law -- is determined on the last Wednesday of September, which is Sept. 27.