# Ysleta Schools Face $12M Deficit

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Podcast: [El Paso News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/el-paso-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476707)
Published: 2026-06-18T04:49:24+00:00
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The Ysleta Independent School District is hemorrhaging students—losing at least a thousand annually since 2021, with a staggering 2,000 drop five years ago—and that’s hitting their finances hard, since state funding depends on enrollment. With more kids graduating than starting kindergarten, the district faces a $12.2 million deficit, despite cutting $20 million in spending. Their savings are nearly gone, and an auditor labeled them “high risk.” To survive, they’re eyeing a $65 million debt vote, hoping for state aid, and betting on property sales, staff turnover, and academy closures—all while pledging not to cut staff. The future’s hanging by a thread. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/efe3fb48dfe5677a

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