Salem-Keizer considers closing up to eight elementary schools

Enrollment has declined from approximately 40,000 to 35,000 students, prompting a year-long process that could close as many as eight elementary schools. No campuses have been identified; the district is expected to announce campuses under consideration on October 13 and make a final board decision in December, with possible changes in 2027-28. Parents are raising concerns about transparency and the pace of the process.