The Danbury School District has contracted with Friar Associates to update a “space utilization study” on the speed of student population growth.  The study was completed more than a decade ago.  There are currently more than 11,500 students in Danbury.  Enrollment trends shows Danbury topping 12,000 students within the next four years.  Several school buildings have portable classrooms outside, with 8 being constructed at Westside Middle School Academy.  Some board of ed members are making the case for a new school, while others are looking into renovation and addition possibilities.