Keller ISD Faces School Closures Amid Enrollment Crisis

Keller Independent School District leaders are contemplating a significant proposal that could lead to the closure of four schools, potentially affecting more than 4,000 students. This measure is being considered due to a continuous decline in student enrollment and a substantial budget shortfall. The district's Long-Range Planning Committee and Citizens Bond Advisory Committee have recommended consolidating three intermediate schools and one elementary school.

The proposed consolidation is projected to save the district a minimum of $51.6 million. District officials attribute the enrollment decline to lower birth rates and fewer young families moving into the area, resulting in an estimated loss of approximately $34 million in funding by the 2029-2030 school year. The school board is expected to review this proposal later this month, with potential implementation slated for the 2027-2028 academic year. While staffing and transportation adjustments are pending, district leaders anticipate reassigning all current employees.