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A total of 1,377 seats were up for election in 440 of America's largest school districts by enrollment in 2015. These districts collectively educated a total of 10,322,036 students during the 2012-2013 school year, which was 20.54 percent of all K-12 students in the United States.[1]
These elections took place in 32 states. The 18 states where the largest districts by enrollment did not hold elections in 2015 were Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming.
Note: Ballotpedia has extended its coverage of Wisconsin school districts due to a grant. In addition to covering the 12 Wisconsin districts in the top 1,000 districts by enrollment in the United States, Ballotpedia also covers the additional eight districts that make up the top 20 districts by enrollment in Wisconsin. These eight districts are not included in the cumulative statistics on this page.
Quick facts
The following chart lists the 10 largest school districts that held elections in 2015:
| Largest school districts with 2015 elections | |||||
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| District | State | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Los Angeles Unified School District | California | 5/19/2015 | 4 | 7 | 655,455 |
| Houston Independent School District | Texas | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 9 | 203,354 |
| Fairfax County Public Schools | Virginia | 11/3/2015 | 12 | 12 | 180,616 |
| Dallas Independent School District | Texas | 5/9/2015 | 3 | 9 | 158,932 |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | North Carolina | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 9 | 144,478 |
| Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District | Texas | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 110,013 |
| Northside Independent School District | Texas | 5/9/2015 | 4 | 7 | 100,159 |
| Albuquerque Public Schools | New Mexico | 2/3/2015 | 3 | 7 | 94,083 |
| Jeffco Public Schools | Colorado | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 5 | 85,542 |
| Prince William County Public Schools | Virginia | 11/3/2015 | 8 | 8 | 83,865 |
Alaska
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A total of three Alaska school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections in 2015 for eight seats. One election was held April 7, 2015, and two were held October 6, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about Alaska's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Anchorage School District with 48,790 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Fairbanks North Star Borough School District with 14,378 K-12 students.
- Anchorage School District and Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District had the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with three seats up for election each.
- Fairbanks North Star Borough School District had the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with two seats up for election.
The districts listed below served 80,652 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 Alaska School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Anchorage School District | 4/7/2015 | 3 | 7 | 48,790 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | 10/6/2015 | 2 | 7 | 14,378 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 10/6/2015 | 3 | 7 | 17,484 |
Arkansas
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Regular elections for Arkansas school boards were held September 15, 2015. Six Arkansas school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections for 11 seats on that date.
Here are several quick facts about Arkansas's largest school district elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Springdale Public Schools with 20,741 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Conway Public Schools with 9,829 K-12 students.
- Fort Smith Public Schools had the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with three seats up for election in both districts.
- Bentonville School District and Cabot Public School District tied for the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with two seats up for election in each district.
The districts listed below served 85,040 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 Arkansas School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Bentonville School District | 9/15/2015 | 1 | 7 | 14,880 |
| Cabot Public School District | 9/15/2015 | 1 | 7 | 10,423 |
| Conway Public Schools | 9/15/2015 | 2 | 7 | 9,829 |
| Fort Smith Public Schools | 9/15/2015 | 3 | 7 | 14,374 |
| Rogers School District | 9/15/2015 | 2 | 7 | 14,793 |
| Springdale Public Schools | 9/15/2015 | 2 | 7 | 20,741 |
California
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A total of 46 California school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections in 2015 for 122 seats. Five of the elections were scheduled for April, one for May, and the remaining 40 districts held elections on November 3, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about California's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Los Angeles Unified School District with 655,455 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Redwood City Elementary School District with 9,210 students.
- Eight districts tied for the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with four seats up for election.
- San Jacinto Unified School District had the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with one seat up for special election.
The districts listed below served 1,453,222 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
Colorado
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A total of 21 Colorado school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections for 65 seats on November 3, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about Colorado's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Jeffco Public Schools with 85,542 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Widefield School District 3 with 9,297 K-12 students.
- School District 27J and Poudre School District tied for the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with five seats up for election in both districts.
- Seven districts tied for the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with two seats up for election in each district.
The districts listed below served 663,315 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 Colorado School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Academy School District 20 | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 23,973 |
| Adams 12 Five Star Schools | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 5 | 43,268 |
| Adams County School District 50 | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 10,069 |
| Aurora Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 7 | 39,835 |
| Boulder Valley School District | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 30,041 |
| Cherry Creek School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 53,422 |
| Colorado Springs School District 11 | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 29,032 |
| Denver Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 7 | 83,377 |
| Douglas County School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 7 | 64,657 |
| Falcon School District 49 | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 15,478 |
| Greeley-Evans School District 6 | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 7 | 19,821 |
| Harrison School District Two | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 10,775 |
| Jeffco Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 85,542 |
| Littleton Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 15,754 |
| Mesa County Valley School District 51 | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 21,746 |
| Poudre School District | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 7 | 27,909 |
| Pueblo City Schools | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 17,711 |
| School District 27J | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 7 | 16,184 |
| St. Vrain Valley School District | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 29,382 |
| Thompson School District | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 16,042 |
| Widefield School District 3 | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 9,297 |
Connecticut
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A total of nine Connecticut school districts school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections for 41 seats on November 3, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about Connecticut's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was New Haven Public Schools with 21,150 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was West Hartford Public Schools with 10,030 K-12 students.
- Danbury Public Schools had the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with six seats up for election.
- New Haven Public School had the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with two seats up for election.
The district listed below served 127,693 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district name for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 Connecticut School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Bridgeport Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 9 | 20,155 |
| Danbury Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 6 | 11 | 10,612 |
| Fairfield Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 9 | 10,294 |
| New Britain Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 10 | 10,232 |
| New Haven Public School | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 7 | 21,150 |
| Norwalk Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 9 | 11,071 |
| Stamford Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 9 | 15,758 |
| Waterbury Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 11 | 18,391 |
| West Hartford Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 10,030 |
Delaware
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A total of five Delaware school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections in 2015 for eight seats. All of the elections were scheduled on May 12, 2015.
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Christina School District with 16,384 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Appoquinimink School District with 9,380 K-12 students.
- Red Clay Consolidated School District, Brandywine School District and Colonial School District were tied for the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with two seats up for election in each.
- Christina School District and Appoquinimink School District were tied for the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with one seat up for election in both.
The districts listed below served 62,469 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district name for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 Delaware School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Appoquinimink School District | 5/12/2015 | 1 | 5 | 9,380 |
| Brandywine School District | 5/12/2015 | 2 | 7 | 10,851 |
| Christina School District | 5/12/2015 | 1 | 7 | 16,384 |
| Colonial School District | 5/12/2015 | 2 | 7 | 9,697 |
| Red Clay Consolidated School District | 5/12/2015 | 2 | 7 | 16,157 |
Idaho
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A total of six Idaho school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections in 2015 for 14 seats. All of the elections were scheduled on May 19, 2015.
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was West Ada School District with 36,838 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Idaho Falls School District 91 with 10,293 K-12 students.
- Idaho Falls School District 91 and West Ada School District were tied for the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with three seats up for election in each district.
- The other four districts, Bonneville Joint School District No. 93, Coeur d'Alene Public Schools, the Nampa School District and Pocatello-Chubbuck School District No. 25, were tied for the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with two seats up for election in each.
The districts listed below served 97,639 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district name for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 Idaho School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 | 5/19/2015 | 2 | 5 | 10,758 |
| Coeur d'Alene Public Schools | 5/19/2015 | 2 | 5 | 10,878 |
| Idaho Falls School District 91 | 5/19/2015 | 3 | 5 | 10,293 |
| Nampa School District | 5/19/2015 | 2 | 5 | 16,073 |
| Pocatello-Chubbuck School District No. 25 | 5/19/2015 | 2 | 5 | 12,799 |
| West Ada School District | 5/19/2015 | 3 | 5 | 36,838 |
Illinois
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A total of 24 Illinois school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections in 2015 for 82 seats. All of the elections were held on April 7, 2015.
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was School District U-46 with 40,340 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Consolidated School District 158 with 9,305 K-12 students.
- Champaign Community Unit School District 4, McLean County Unit District No 5 and School District U-46 tied for the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with five seats up for election in each district.
- Peoria Public Schools District 150 had the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with two seats up for election.
The district listed below served 409,548 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district name for more information on the district and its school board elections.
Iowa
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Regular elections for Iowa's school boards were held September 8, 2015.[2] The 10 Iowa school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections for 41 seats on that date.
Here are several quick facts about the 2015 school board elections in Iowa's largest districts:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Des Moines Public Schools with 34,092 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was West Des Moines Community Schools with 9,376 K-12 students.
- Nine of the districts tied for the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with four seats up for election in each.
- Iowa City Community School District had the most seats up for election with five seats on the ballot.
The districts listed below served 146,562 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 Iowa School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Ankeny Community School District | 9/8/2015 | 4 | 7 | 9,643 |
| Cedar Rapids Community School District | 9/8/2015 | 4 | 7 | 17,120 |
| Council Bluffs Community School District | 9/8/2015 | 4 | 7 | 9,438 |
| Davenport Community School District | 9/8/2015 | 4 | 7 | 16,766 |
| Des Moines Public Schools | 9/8/2015 | 4 | 7 | 34,092 |
| Dubuque Community Schools | 9/8/2015 | 4 | 7 | 11,275 |
| Iowa City Community School District | 9/8/2015 | 5 | 7 | 13,019 |
| Sioux City Community Schools | 9/8/2015 | 4 | 7 | 14,551 |
| Waterloo Community Schools | 9/8/2015 | 4 | 7 | 11,282 |
| West Des Moines Community Schools | 9/8/2015 | 4 | 7 | 9,376 |
Kansas
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A total of seven Kansas school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections in 2015 for 28 seats. All of the elections were scheduled on April 7, 2015. Primary elections were held March 3, 2015, if needed to reduce the number of candidates for each office in the general election.[3]
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Wichita Public Schools with 50,339 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Lawrence Public Schools with 11,828 K-12 students.
- Lawrence Public Schools had the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with five seats up for election.
- Wichita Public Schools had the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with three seats up for election.
The districts listed below served 174,722 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district name for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 Kansas School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Blue Valley Unified School District 229 | 4/7/2015 | 4 | 7 | 22,162 |
| Kansas City Kansas Public Schools | 4/7/2015 | 4 | 7 | 20,194 |
| Lawrence Public Schools, Kansas | 4/7/2015 | 5 | 7 | 11,828 |
| Olathe Public Schools Unified School District 233 | 4/7/2015 | 4 | 7 | 28,745 |
| Shawnee Mission School District | 4/7/2015 | 4 | 7 | 27,435 |
| Topeka Public Schools | 4/7/2015 | 4 | 7 | 14,019 |
| Wichita Public Schools | 4/7/2015 | 3 | 7 | 50,339 |
Louisiana
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There were no Louisiana school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment holding regular general elections in 2015. However, three districts held special elections for a total of four seats, one up for primary election in March and three in October.
Louisiana elections use the Louisiana majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50% of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.
For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.
Here are several quick facts about Louisiana's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was St. Tammany Parish Public Schools with 37,513 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Orleans Parish School Board with 13,707 K-12 students.
- St. Tammany Parish Public Schools had the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with two seats up for special election.
- Orleans Parish School Board and Tangipahoa Parish School System tied for the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with one seat up for special election each.
The districts served a total of 71,054 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district name for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 Louisiana School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| St. Tammany Parish Public Schools: District 12 | 3/28/2015 | 1 | 15 | 37,513 |
| Orleans Parish School Board: District 1 | 10/24/2015 | 1 | 7 | 13,707 |
| St. Tammany Parish Public Schools: District 14 | 10/24/2015 | 1 | 15 | 37,513 |
| Tangipahoa Parish School System: District G | 10/24/2015 | 1 | 9 | 19,834 |
Massachusetts
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A total of nine Massachusetts school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections for 51 seats on November 3, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about Massachusetts's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Worcester Public Schools with 24,740 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Quincy Public Schools with 9,266 K-12 students.
- Newton Public Schools had the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with eight seats up for election.
- Quincy Public Schools and New Bedford Public Schools tied for the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with three seats up for election in both districts.
The districts listed below served 126,853 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 Massachusetts School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Brockton Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 7 | 7 | 16,595 |
| Fall River Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 6 | 7 | 10,138 |
| Lawrence Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 6 | 7 | 13,145 |
| Lowell Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 6 | 7 | 13,879 |
| Lynn Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 6 | 7 | 14,139 |
| New Bedford Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 7 | 12,616 |
| Newton Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 8 | 9 | 12,335 |
| Quincy Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 7 | 9,266 |
| Worcester Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 6 | 7 | 24,740 |
Minnesota
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A total of nine Minnesota school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections for 33 seats on November 3, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about Minnesota's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Anoka-Hennepin School District with 38,467 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Eden Prairie Schools with 9,402 K-12 students.
- Six districts were tied for the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with four seats up for election in each district.
- The remaining three districts tied for the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with three seats up for election in each district.
The districts listed below served 172,892 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 Minnesota School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Anoka-Hennepin School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 6 | 38,467 |
| Bloomington Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 7 | 10,501 |
| Eden Prairie Schools | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 9,402 |
| Minnetonka School District | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 9,596 |
| Mounds View Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 10,431 |
| Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 27,243 |
| Saint Paul Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 38,419 |
| South Washington County Schools | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 7 | 18,048 |
| Wayzata Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 10,785 |
Mississippi
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A total of one Mississippi school district among America's largest school districts by enrollment held an election for one seat on November 3, 2015.
Jackson County School District served 9,518 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district name for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 Mississippi School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Jackson County School District | 11/3/2015 | 1 | 5 | 9,518 |
Missouri
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A total of 18 Missouri school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections in 2015 for 38 seats. All but one of the elections were scheduled on April 7, 2015; a special election for Kansas City Public Schools was held on November 3, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about Missouri's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was St. Louis Public Schools with 32,364 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Mehlville School District with 10,537 K-12 students.
- Three districts were tied for the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with three seats up for election in each.
- Kansas City Public Schools had the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with one up for election.
The district listed below served 307,680 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district name for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 Missouri School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Blue Springs School District | 4/7/2015 | 2 | 7 | 14,203 |
| Columbia Public Schools | 4/7/2015 | 2 | 7 | 17,719 |
| Ferguson-Florissant School District | 4/7/2015 | 2 | 7 | 11,723 |
| Fort Zumwalt R-II School District | 4/7/2015 | 2 | 7 | 18,871 |
| Fox C-6 School District | 4/7/2015 | 2 | 7 | 11,759 |
| Francis Howell School District | 4/7/2015 | 2 | 7 | 19,835 |
| Hazelwood School District | 4/7/2015 | 2 | 7 | 18,325 |
| Lee's Summit R-7 Schools | 4/7/2015 | 2 | 7 | 17,783 |
| Liberty Public Schools | 4/7/2015 | 2 | 7 | 11,549 |
| Mehlville School District | 4/7/2015 | 2 | 7 | 10,537 |
| North Kansas City Schools | 4/7/2015 | 3 | 7 | 19,443 |
| Park Hill School District | 4/7/2015 | 2 | 7 | 10,579 |
| Parkway Schools | 4/7/2015 | 2 | 7 | 16,192 |
| Rockwood School District | 4/7/2015 | 3 | 7 | 20,450 |
| St. Louis Public Schools | 4/7/2015 | 2 | 7 | 32,364 |
| Springfield Public Schools | 4/7/2015 | 3 | 7 | 25,545 |
| Wentzville R-IV School District | 4/7/2015 | 2 | 7 | 13,971 |
| Kansas City Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 1 | 9 | 16,832 |
Montana
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A total of one Montana school district among America's largest school districts by enrollment held an election in 2015 for four seats. Billings Public Schools held its election on May 5, 2015.
The district served 11,145 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district name for more information on the district and its school board election.
| 2015 Montana School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Billings Public Schools | 5/5/2015 | 4 | 9 | 11,145 |
Nebraska
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A total of one Nebraska school district among America's largest school districts by enrollment held an election in 2015 for three seats. Lincoln Public Schools held its general election on May 5, 2015.
The district served 36,943 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district name for more information on the district and its school board election.
| 2015 Nebraska School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Lincoln Public Schools | 5/5/2015 | 3 | 7 | 36,943 |
New Hampshire
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A total of two New Hampshire school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections for 19 seats on November 3, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about New Hampshire's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Manchester School District with 14,452 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Nashua School District with 11,791 K-12 students.
- Manchester School District had the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with 14 seats up for election.
- Nashua School District had the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with five seats up for election.
The districts listed below served 26,243 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 New Hampshire School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Manchester School District | 11/3/2015 | 14 | 15 | 14,452 |
| Nashua School District | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 9 | 11,791 |
New Jersey
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A total of 18 New Jersey school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections for 58 seats in 2015. Two districts held elections on April 21, 2015, and the remaining 16 districts held their elections on November 3, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about New Jersey's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Newark Public Schools with 35,588 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Jackson School District with 9,224 K-12 students.
- Four districts tied for the largest number of seats on the ballot in 2015 with four seats up for election each.
The districts listed below served 274,059 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
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A total of eight New Mexico school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections for 20 seats in 2015. All of the elections were held February 3, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about New Mexico's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Albuquerque Public Schools with 94,083 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Roswell Independent Schools with 10,261 K-12 students.
- Four districts were tied the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with three seats up for election.
- The other four districts were tied for the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with two seats up for election each.
The districts listed below served 198,128 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 New Mexico School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Albuquerque Public Schools | 2/3/2015 | 3 | 7 | 94,083 |
| Farmington Municipal Schools | 2/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 11,222 |
| Gadsden Independent Schools | 2/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 13,957 |
| Gallup-McKinley County Schools | 2/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 12,033 |
| Las Cruces Public Schools | 2/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 25,384 |
| Rio Rancho Public Schools | 2/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 16,884 |
| Roswell Independent Schools | 2/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 10,261 |
| Santa Fe Public Schools | 2/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 14,304 |
New York
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A total of 16 New York school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections for 44 seats in 2015. Fourteen districts held elections on May 19, 2015. The other two held elections on November 3, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about New York's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was the Rochester City School District, with 30,145 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was the North Syracuse Central School District, with 9,239 K-12 students.
- Three districts were tied the most seats on the ballot in 2015, with four seats up for election in both.
- The Utica City School District had the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015, with one seat up for election.
The districts listed below served a total of 207,170 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).[1] Click on a district name for more information on that district and its school board elections.
| 2015 New York School Board Elections | ||||
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| Brentwood Union Free School District | 5/19/2015 | 3 | 7 | 17,492 |
| Greece Central School District | 5/19/2015 | 3 | 9 | 11,602 |
| Half Hollow Hills Central School District | 5/19/2015 | 2 | 7 | 9,427 |
| Middle Country Central School District | 5/19/2015 | 3 | 9 | 10,398 |
| New Rochelle School District | 5/19/2015 | 2 | 9 | 10,907 |
| Newburgh Enlarged City School District | 5/19/2015 | 3 | 9 | 11,406 |
| North Syracuse Central School District | 5/19/2015 | 4 | 9 | 9,239 |
| Sachem Central School District | 5/19/2015 | 3 | 9 | 14,231 |
| Schenectady City School District | 5/19/2015 | 2 | 7 | 9,790 |
| Shenendehowa Central School District | 5/19/2015 | 2 | 7 | 9,776 |
| Smithtown Central School District | 5/19/2015 | 2 | 7 | 10,317 |
| Utica City School District | 5/19/2015 | 1 | 7 | 9,714 |
| Wappingers Central School District | 5/19/2015 | 3 | 9 | 11,865 |
| Williamsville Central School District | 5/19/2015 | 3 | 9 | 10,239 |
| Rochester City School District | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 30,145 |
| Syracuse City School District | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 20,622 |
North Carolina
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A total of four North Carolina school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections for 16 seats in 2015. All of the districts held their elections on November 3, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about North Carolina's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools with 144,478 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools with 12,329 K-12 students.
- Cleveland County Schools had the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with five seats up for election.
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools had the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with three seats up for election.
The districts listed below served 186,101 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 North Carolina School Board Elections | ||||
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| Burke County Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 13,343 |
| Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 12,329 |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 9 | 144,478 |
| Cleveland County Schools | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 9 | 15,951 |
Ohio
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A total of 19 Ohio school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections for 46 seats in 2015. All of the districts held their elections on November 3, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about Ohio's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Columbus City Schools with 50,384 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Northwest Local School District with 9,197 K-12 students.
- Two districts tied for the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with four seats up for election each.
- Thirteen districts were tied for the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with two seats up for election each.
The districts listed below served 320,378 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 Ohio School Board Elections | ||||
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| Akron Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 22,394 |
| Canton City Schools | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 9,612 |
| Cincinnati Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 7 | 31,615 |
| Columbus City Schools | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 50,384 |
| Dayton Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 7 | 14,357 |
| Dublin City Schools | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 14,627 |
| Fairfield City School District | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 9,703 |
| Hamilton City School District | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 9,868 |
| Hilliard City Schools | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 15,435 |
| Lakota Local Schools | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 16,526 |
| Mason City School District | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 10,836 |
| Northwest Local School District | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 9,197 |
| Olentangy Local School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 17,383 |
| Parma City School District | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 11,315 |
| Pickerington Local School District | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 10,061 |
| South-Western City Schools | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 20,906 |
| Toledo Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 22,107 |
| Westerville City School District | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 14,629 |
| Worthington Schools | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 9,423 |
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A total of 13 Oklahoma school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections for 14 seats in 2015. None of the districts held primary elections, and all of the general elections were held February 10, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about Oklahoma's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Oklahoma City Public Schools with 44,720 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Owasso Public Schools with 9,321 K-12 students.
- Union Public Schools had the most seats up for election in 2015 with two seats on the ballot.
- The other 12 districts had just one seat up for election in 2015.
The districts listed below served 258,524 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 Oklahoma School Board Elections | ||||
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| Broken Arrow Public Schools | 2/10/2015 | 1 | 5 | 17,207 |
| Edmond Public Schools | 2/10/2015 | 1 | 5 | 22,489 |
| Jenks Public Schools | 2/10/2015 | 1 | 5 | 10,906 |
| Lawton Public Schools | 2/10/2015 | 1 | 5 | 15,684 |
| Midwest City-Del City Schools | 2/10/2015 | 1 | 5 | 14,680 |
| Moore Public Schools | 2/10/2015 | 1 | 5 | 23,173 |
| Mustang Public Schools | 2/10/2015 | 1 | 5 | 9,584 |
| Norman Public Schools | 2/10/2015 | 1 | 5 | 15,129 |
| Oklahoma City Public Schools | 2/10/2015 | 1 | 8 | 44,720 |
| Owasso Public Schools | 2/10/2015 | 1 | 5 | 9,321 |
| Putnam City Schools | 2/10/2015 | 1 | 5 | 19,257 |
| Tulsa Public Schools | 2/10/2015 | 1 | 7 | 41,076 |
| Union Public Schools | 2/10/2015 | 2 | 5 | 15,298 |
Oregon
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A total of 13 Oregon school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections in 2015 for 44 seats. All of the elections were scheduled on May 19, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about Oregon's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Portland Public Schools with 46,748 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was David Douglas School District with 10,818 K-12 students.
- Seven districts were tied for the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with four seats up for election in each.
- Two districts were tied for the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with two seats up for election in both.
The district listed below served 270,159 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district name for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 Oregon School Board Elections | ||||
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| Beaverton School District | 5/19/2015 | 3 | 7 | 39,691 |
| Bend-La Pine Schools | 5/19/2015 | 4 | 7 | 16,586 |
| David Douglas School District | 5/19/2015 | 3 | 7 | 10,818 |
| Eugene School District | 5/19/2015 | 4 | 7 | 17,029 |
| Gresham-Barlow School District | 5/19/2015 | 4 | 7 | 12,185 |
| Hillsboro School District | 5/19/2015 | 3 | 7 | 21,158 |
| Medford School District | 5/19/2015 | 4 | 7 | 13,394 |
| North Clackamas School District | 5/19/2015 | 4 | 7 | 17,048 |
| Portland Public Schools | 5/19/2015 | 4 | 7 | 46,748 |
| Reynolds School District | 5/19/2015 | 4 | 7 | 11,415 |
| Salem-Keizer Public Schools | 5/19/2015 | 3 | 7 | 40,360 |
| Springfield School District | 5/19/2015 | 2 | 5 | 11,066 |
| Tigard-Tualatin School District | 5/19/2015 | 2 | 5 | 12,661 |
Pennsylvania
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A total of 18 Pennsylvania school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections for 91 seats on November 3, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about Pennsylvania's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Pittsburgh School District with 26,292 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Parkland School District with 9,263 K-12 students.
- Central Dauphin School District had the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with six seats up for election.
- Scranton School District had the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with three seats up for election.
The districts listed below served 238,994 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 Pennsylvania School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Allentown City School District | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 9 | 16,966 |
| Bethlehem Area School District | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 9 | 14,300 |
| Central Bucks School District | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 9 | 19,814 |
| Central Dauphin School District | 11/3/2015 | 6 | 9 | 10,946 |
| Council Rock School District | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 9 | 11,426 |
| Downingtown Area School District | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 9 | 11,915 |
| Erie City School District | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 9 | 11,908 |
| Hazleton Area School District | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 9 | 10,429 |
| Lancaster School District | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 9 | 11,174 |
| North Penn School District | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 9 | 12,650 |
| Parkland School District | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 9 | 9,263 |
| Pennsbury School District | 11/3/2015 | 6 | 9 | 10,434 |
| Pittsburgh School District | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 9 | 26,292 |
| Pocono Mountain School District | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 9 | 9,814 |
| Reading School District | 11/3/2015 | 6 | 9 | 17,651 |
| Scranton School District | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 9 | 9,881 |
| Upper Darby School District | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 9 | 12,449 |
| West Chester Area School District | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 9 | 11,682 |
South Carolina
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A total of two South Carolina school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections for nine seats on November 3, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about South Carolina's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Spartanburg County School District 6 with 11,023 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Spartanburg School District 2 with 10,074 K-12 students.
- Spartanburg School District 2 had the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with five seats up for election.
- Spartanburg County School District 6 had the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with four seats up for election.
The districts listed below served 21,097 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 South Carolina School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Spartanburg County School District 6 | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 9 | 11,023 |
| Spartanburg School District 2 | 11/3/2015 | 5 | 10 | 10,074 |
South Dakota
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A total of two South Dakota school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections for five seats in 2015. The first election was April 14, 2015, and the second was June 2, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about South Dakota's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Sioux Falls School District with 23,227 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Rapid City Area School District with 14,000 K-12 students.
- Rapid City Area School District had the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with three seats up for election.
- Sioux Falls School District had the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with two seats up for election.
The districts listed below served 37,227 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 South Dakota School Board Elections | ||||
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| District | Date | Seats up for election | Total board seats | Student enrollment |
| Sioux Falls School District | 4/14/2015 | 2 | 5 | 23,227 |
| Rapid City Area School District | 6/2/2015 | 3 | 7 | 14,000 |
Texas
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A total of 80 Texas school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections in 2015 for 218 seats. Board elections in 69 districts were held on May 9, 2015. The remaining 11 districts held their elections on November 3, 2015.
Here are several quick facts about Texas's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Houston Independent School District with 203,354 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Canyon Independent School District with 9,224 K-12 students.
- Eight districts were tied for the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with four seats up for election in each district.
- Thirty-seven districts were tied for the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with two seats up for election in each district.
The districts listed below served 2,723,097 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
Virginia
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A total of 20 Virginia school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections for 103 seats on November 3, 2015. While all Virginia school board elections are nonpartisan by law, observers have noted that partisanship still has a strong influence in some districts. Fairfax County Public Schools is one example of such a school district.[4][5]
Prior to 1995, Virginia school board members were appointed. State law was changed, however, to allow localities to decide between elected and appointed boards.[4] The statute reads:
| “ | If a majority of the qualified voters voting in such referendum vote in favor of changing the method of selecting school board members to direct election by the voters, then the members of the school board shall be elected by popular vote. Elections of school board members in a county, city, or town shall be held to coincide with the elections for members of the governing body of the county, city, or town at the regular general election in November or the regular general election in May, as the case may be.[6] | ” |
| —Code of Virginia § 22.1-57.3. (2014)[7] | ||
Here are several quick facts about Virginia's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Prince William County Public Schools with 83,865 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Pittsylvania County Public Schools with 9,311 K-12 students.
- Fairfax County Public Schools had the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with 12 seats up for election.
- Arlington Public Schools had the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with one seat up for election.
The districts listed below served 475,304 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
Washington
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A total of 34 Washington school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections for 102 seats on November 3, 2015. Eight of the districts held primaries on August 4, 2015. Primaries were required if more than two candidates filed for one seat up for election. The top two vote recipients advanced from the primaries to the general election.
Here are several quick facts about Washington's school board elections in 2015:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Seattle Public Schools with 50,655 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Olympia School District with 9,439 K-12 students.
- Seven districts were tied for the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with four seats up for election each.
- Seven districts were tied for the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with two seats up for election each.
The districts listed below served 618,358 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
| 2015 Washington School Board Elections | ||||
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| Auburn School District | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 5 | 14,774 |
| Battle Ground School District | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 13,212 |
| Bellevue School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 19,009 |
| Bellingham School District | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 5 | 11,148 |
| Bethel School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 18,031 |
| Central Kitsap School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 11,428 |
| Central Valley School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 12,956 |
| Clover Park School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 12,643 |
| Edmonds School District | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 5 | 20,741 |
| Everett Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 18,909 |
| Evergreen Public Schools (Clark) | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 26,495 |
| Federal Way Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 22,231 |
| Highline Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 5 | 18,372 |
| Issaquah School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 18,455 |
| Kennewick School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 16,580 |
| Kent School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 27,518 |
| Lake Washington School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 25,522 |
| Marysville School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 11,565 |
| Mead School District | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 5 | 9,473 |
| Mukilteo School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 14,906 |
| North Thurston Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 14,434 |
| Northshore School District | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 20,328 |
| Olympia School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 9,439 |
| Pasco School District | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 16,067 |
| Puyallup School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 20,625 |
| Renton School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 14,981 |
| Richland School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 11,898 |
| Seattle Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 7 | 50,655 |
| Snohomish School District | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 10,027 |
| South Kitsap School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 9,635 |
| Spokane Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 29,032 |
| Tacoma Public Schools | 11/3/2015 | 2 | 5 | 28,957 |
| Vancouver School District | 11/3/2015 | 3 | 5 | 22,925 |
| Yakima School District | 11/3/2015 | 4 | 5 | 15,387 |
Wisconsin
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A total of 19 Wisconsin school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections in 2015 for 51 seats. Twelve of those districts were in the country's top 1,000 largest school districts. All of the elections were scheduled on April 7, 2015. Because no more than two candidates filed for any board position in these districts, none of these races required a primary election.
Here are several quick facts about Wisconsin's school board elections in 2015:
- Twelve of the districts are among the top 1,000 largest school districts by enrollment in the United States and enrolled a total of 249,634 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year. The seven districts not in the top 1,000 largest nationwide had a combined enrollment of 51,721 during the same period.[1]
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was Milwaukee Public Schools with 78,363 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2015 was West Bend School District with 6,920 K-12 students.
- Milwaukee Public Schools had the most seats on the ballot in 2015 with five seats up for election.
- Nine districts were tied the fewest seats on the ballot in 2015 with two seats up for election in each.
The district listed below served 301,355 K-12 students during the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[1] Click on the district name for more information on the district and its school board elections.
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed April 20, 2015
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Auditor’s Calendar: School Election – September 8, 2015," accessed August 30, 2015
- ↑ Kansas Legislature, "Chapter 25: Elections, Article 20: School District Elections," accessed November 21, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Washington Post, "Fairfax County School Board election uniquely partisan," September 7, 2011
- ↑ American School Board Journal, "Politics and School Board Races," March 2012
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Code of Virginia, "§ 22.1-57.3. Election of school board members; election of tie breaker.," accessed Juen 24, 2015
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