We opened the financial ledger. Now let's look at who was actually working in the district.

From 2014–15 to 2024–25:

Pupils: −12.5%

Teachers: −2.6%

Total administrators: −15.4%

Total staff: −11.6%

So unlike some districts we've examined, Bridgeport-Spaulding's overall staffing declined almost in step with enrollment.

But the mix changed.

Instructional aides fell 66.3%.

Student support fell 62.0%.

School support increased 36.4%.

And administration? District administrators went from 6 to 5, while school administrators went from 7 to 6.

That is why I keep opening more than one ledger.

The total tells us how much changed.

The categories tell us where it changed.

And sometimes, the story isn't administrative growth at all.

📖 The receipts get to tell the story.

— Lady Budgetdown

Lady Riverton

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