Over the past seven years, the District has seen notable shifts in public school enrollment patterns across its public and public charter schools. These trends are likely due to changing demographics, community preferences, high mobility between neighboring metropolitan areas, and external influences, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the 2019-20 school year (SY2019-20) enrollment in DC schools saw consistent growth, driven particularly by increased investments in public education, improved charter school options, and a growing population of young families in the district.