Twin Falls School District Faces Staff Cuts Due to Declining Enrollment

Leaders say most reductions should come through retirements, not firings, but trustees have already authorized a reduction in force.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:22am

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As Twin Falls schools face staffing cuts due to declining enrollment, the community must find ways to support public education and maintain quality learning opportunities for all students.Twin Falls Today

The Twin Falls School District is preparing for more staff cuts as enrollment keeps dropping and a new Elevate Academy charter school opens, drawing hundreds of students away. The district has lost dozens of certified positions in recent years as funding shifted back to attendance-based formulas.

Why it matters

The staffing cuts come as the Twin Falls community grapples with the impact of declining school enrollment, which can lead to reduced funding, larger class sizes, and fewer educational resources for students.

The details

Twin Falls School District leaders say most of the upcoming staff reductions should come through retirements, not firings, but trustees have already authorized a reduction in force. The district has lost dozens of certified positions in recent years as funding shifted back to attendance-based formulas.

The Twin Falls School District is preparing for more staff cuts in the coming year.
A new Elevate Academy charter school is opening and drawing hundreds of students away from the district.

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