The district cited declining enrollment and "significant budgetary challenges" as reasons why the closures of Heard and Dunbar schools are necessary.

Families in the Phoenix Elementary School District could see two of their schools close by the end of the school year.

Over the last decade, the district says enrollment has dropped by roughly 2,000 students and “by 2033, enrollment is projected to decline by 14%, further impacting our funding and resources.” ...

The Phoenix (Arizona) Elementary School District is looking to close two of its 14 schools at the end of 2024-25 year: The Arizona Republic reports that administrators have recommended shuttering ...