In the mid-1990s the student body increased as new employees of casinos moved into the area with their children. The district reached its peak enrollment, 3,975, in the 2002–2003 school year, which it maintained for the subsequent year. Due to the decline in the casino industry, the district began losing students. From 2004 to 2014 enrollment declined by greater than 16%, specifically 639 pupils. From 2006 to 2016, the district's enrollment declined by 600 students. From 2006 to 2016 there were 60 district job cuts, with nine positions cut in 2016 alone. In 2010 the district had proposed closing both pre-kindergarten centers. Additionally between 2006 and 2010 it closed three schools. The numbers of
English as a second language and special education students increased by 2016. Former schools include: • Cologne Elementary School • The student attendance boundaries changed in 2004 and it closed in 2005. It was smaller compared to most district schools. • Formerly Oceanville School, which opened around 1927. It closed in 2010. • South Egg Harbor Elementary School • The student attendance boundaries changed in 2004 and it closed in 2005. It was smaller compared to most district schools. ==Schools==