Enrollment in Ouray Schools this fall hasn’t dipped as much as Superintendent Scott Pankow estimated it would, but a continued decline still has school board members nervous and wondering when they may have to cut expenses.

There were 165 students enrolled as of last week, a drop of 15 compared to the fall of 2018. The district will report an official head count to the state on Oct. 1.

The 2019-2020 budget approved by the board this summer accounted for approximately $330,000 less for students...