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Demographers predict more than 19,600 students are expected to enroll in Lamar Consolidated ISD over the next decade, causing district officials to consider creating a new committee to get ahead of the growth. (Courtesy Lamar Consolidated ISD)

Lamar Consolidated ISD considers committee to plan for 'hypergrowth'

By Kelly Schafler

Demographic firm Zonda provided a housing and student enrollment snapshot, based on data from the second quarter of 2024, during its quarterly update to LCISD’s board of trustees Oct. 15.

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