Cheney schools continue growing trend

Cheney Public Schools finished the 2016–2017 school year 36 students ahead of where it began last September.

According to information presented at the June 14 school board meeting, the district began 2016 with an enrollment of 4,438 full-time equivalent students (FTE) and ended with a June count of 4,474.

The June number was 18 students less than enrollment for May, and 31 below the high-water mark of 4,505 in March. In fact, it was the first time enrollment dipped below the 4,490 student level since the 4,487 recorded in October.

Overall, Cheney averaged 4,488 FTEs for the year, 128 above wha...