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ncreasing special populations <br />• The number of autistic students in the district has <br />nearly tripled in 10 years, from 51 in 1997-1998 to <br />149 in 20o~-2x08. <br />• ESL population has doubled in four years, from 9.9% <br />i n 2004-2005 to 22.2°lo i n 2007-2008. <br />• 98 additional Karen students this year with more <br />expected next year <br />