September 9, 2025

Weber School District Considers Closing Lomond View Elementary

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The Weber School District is deliberating the closure of Lomond View Elementary School due to declining enrollment and rising operational costs. Established in 1959, the school requires significant safety upgrades and has seen a drop in student numbers, making it fiscally challenging to maintain. The district is evaluating student reassignment to other nearby schools and plans to hold public hearings for community feedback on the potential closure.

Pleasant View – The Weber School District is considering the closure of Lomond View Elementary School due to a significant decline in student enrollment and evolving demographic trends within the district. School leaders have authorized a closure study for the school, which has been in operation since 1959 and is facing mounting safety and improvement needs.

As part of ongoing assessments, the district is also conducting a boundary study for Orchard Springs and North Ogden elementary schools, which would potentially absorb Lomond View’s students if the closure is finalized. Orchard Springs, a newer facility built in 2019, currently operates at only 53% capacity, indicating sufficient space for additional students from Lomond View.

The proposed closure of Lomond View Elementary could lead to annual savings of approximately $1.3 million for the district. Lomond View is in need of significant upgrades, with an estimated cost of $3 million required for necessary safety improvements mandatorily outlined in the state’s 2024 legislation (HB84). Educational leaders stress the importance of long-term strategic planning regarding the safety and functionality of the aging school.

Enrollment figures within the Weber School District highlight the challenge being faced. Enrollment has decreased from 32,731 students in the 2021-2022 school year to 31,747 students at the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Furthermore, certain areas within the district that have traditionally housed younger elementary-aged students are now experiencing stagnant or declining numbers, prompting a reassessment of how educational resources are utilized and allocated.

The Weber School District is committed to evaluating growth patterns and adjusting boundaries to ensure that school buildings are utilized efficiently—a move toward fiscal responsibility following a property tax increase implemented last August. In line with this evaluation, public notices will be disseminated to parents of students potentially affected by the closure, slated to begin on October 1. The district plans to gather community input with opportunities for public comment preceding any final decisions.

A public hearing to discuss the closure suggestion will take place in November, allowing community stakeholders to voice their perspectives on the proposal. A tentative vote on whether to close Lomond View Elementary is scheduled for December 3. Should the board opt to proceed with the closure, boundary changes impacting Orchard Springs and North Ogden elementary schools could follow with a vote in January.

If the closure is approved, Lomond View Elementary is set to cease operations after the 2025-2026 school year, thus shifting its students to other elementary schools within the area. The district continues to navigate these challenges, aiming to balance enrollment needs, budgetary constraints, and the physical condition of school buildings to maintain educational standards and community support.

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