Growth trends in U.S. education

5. Enrollments will continue to grow

Enrollments in grades 9-12 will rise to nearly 16.0 million by 2006
- Decrease slightly to 15.3 million by 2011
Enrollments in grades K-8 will plateau at record levels
- 38.2 million in 2001
- 37.4 million by 2008
- 37.7 million by 2011