Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/320496 
Year of Publication: 
2025
Series/Report no.: 
IZA Discussion Papers No. 17902
Publisher: 
Institute of Labor Economics (IZA), Bonn
Abstract: 
This study examines the prevalence of permanent school closures before and after the COVID-19 pandemic and their association with enrollment declines. Utilizing data from the Common Core of Data between 2013-14 and 2023-24, the analysis reveals a downward trend in closure rates, with significant variation across school characteristics and states. Poisson regression results indicate a strong association between recent enrollment declines and the likelihood of permanent closures. The findings underscore the financial and operational pressures faced by schools with declining enrollments and highlight the need for tailored policy responses to address the unique challenges of different communities.
Subjects: 
school closures
enrollment decline
COVID-19
K-12 education
JEL: 
I21
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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