In 2002/03, there were 4,979,112 students enrolled in elementary or secondary schools across Canada. Between 2000/01 and 2002/03, enrollment declined by 0.5% overall. Some provinces and territories reported modest increases in elementary and secondary school enrollment. Between 2000/01 and 2002/03, Ontario’s enrollment rose by 1.1% and Alberta’s increased by 0.9%. The largest enrollment gains in were in the territories: Northwest Territories saw an increase of 1.4% and Nunavut reported the largest rise in enrollment, at 3.1%.