September 9, 2025

Weber School District Considers Closing Lomond View Elementary

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The Weber School District is exploring the closure of Lomond View Elementary School due to declining enrollment and significant financial savings. A closure study has been initiated for the 64-year-old school facing urgent capital improvements. With decreasing enrollment across the district, options for relocating students to nearby schools are being considered. The district plans public hearings to gather community feedback before making a decision, which could impact the school’s future operations after the 2025-2026 school year.

Pleasant View, Utah – The Weber School District is contemplating the potential closure of Lomond View Elementary School due to a significant decline in student enrollment and a financial analysis indicating substantial savings. School leaders have authorized a closure study for the 64-year-old institution, which has been struggling with pressing capital improvement and safety needs.

Recent data shows that enrollments in the Weber School District have decreased from 32,731 students in the 2021-2022 school year to just 31,747 at the beginning of the current school year. This decrease reflects a broader trend wherein many areas with older elementary-aged populations have either stagnant or declining enrollment figures. As a response, the district is also conducting a boundary study for Orchard Springs and North Ogden elementary schools. These institutions would take in students from Lomond View if the closure is approved.

Orchard Springs, which opened in 2019, is currently operating at 53% capacity, suggesting that it has the ability to accommodate additional students without crowding issues. In contrast, Lomond View, which was completed in 1959, faces an estimated $3 million in necessary upgrades to ensure safety and compliance with new state legislation, specifically HB84, which is set to take effect in 2024.

As highlighted by the district’s elementary education director, there is a pressing need for long-term planning in terms of safety and infrastructure upgrades for Lomond View. Closing the school is projected to save the district approximately $1.3 million annually, a significant amount as the district aims to maintain fiscal responsibility, especially following a property tax increase implemented in August.

To facilitate transparency, the district has announced that public notices will be sent to parents of students who would be affected by the closure, providing them with opportunities for feedback starting October 1. A public hearing regarding the closure proposal is scheduled to take place in November, allowing community members to voice their opinions.

Following the public hearing, a potential vote on the issue is tentatively scheduled for December 3. Should the board approve the closure of Lomond View, changes to school boundaries for both Orchard Springs and North Ogden would be considered in January. If finalized, Lomond View would cease operations after the 2025-2026 school year.

This initiative is part of the district’s broader goal to assess current enrollment patterns and growth trajectories in an effort to optimize facilities and resources. The impending decisions will not only shape the future of Lomond View Elementary but also affect the educational landscape of the surrounding community.

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