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Policy-Driven Placement for School Choice
Support school choice with K–12 enrollment lottery software that automates match placements tailored to your district’s rules — including weighted priorities, sibling preference, and program eligibility. EnrollWise powers single, multi-round, and rolling lotteries with proven match systems, including the Nobel Prize–winning Gale-Shapley algorithm, to deliver fair, stable, and policy-aligned placements.
Proven lottery and match algorithms
Use proven automated algorithms to deliver each student’s best possible offer through fair, unbiased lotteries and match results. EnrollWise supports the Nobel Prize–winning Gale-Shapley Deferred Acceptance algorithm to ensure stable, policy-aligned placements.
Flexible lottery configurations
Make real-time adjustments to lottery and match parameters. Respond to changing policies, student needs, and circumstances dynamically. Perform unlimited match simulations to optimize placements.
Set enrollment goals and targets
Easily set and manage enrollment goals, seat allocations, and reserved seats in real-time by grade, program, school, lottery process, or district level — ensuring equitable access and policy alignment.
Rolling admissions and waitlist management
Support continuously open applications with dynamic seat offers and real-time waitlist updates. Improve enrollment efficiency and the family experience by eliminating downtime and keeping enrollment moving year-round.
Lottery security
Protect the admissions process with redacted student data, secure lottery algorithms, and customizable user permissions. EnrollWise safeguards placement integrity and prevents bias with audit-ready security controls.
Enrollment reporting and insights
Access real-time analytics and detailed reports on lottery and match outcomes to support enrollment planning, waitlist management, and district decision-making.
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Configurable Lottery & Match Settings
- Eligibility and priority rules
- Weighted priorities and set-asides
- Sibling and proximity preferences
- Single, multi-round, and rolling lotteries
- Match algorithm settings
- Admissions workflows
- Reserved seat allocations
- Program-specific matching logic
- SIS and system integrations
- Reporting and outcome analytics
Transformative Admissions Management
EnrollWise™ K–12 enrollment lottery software gives districts the flexibility to configure fair, policy-aligned admissions processes that adapt to evolving priorities. Manage weighted lotteries, sibling preferences, program eligibility, and real-time enrollment data — all with transparent workflows designed to empower families and streamline district operations.
Ensure fair, policy-aligned placements
Ensure fair, policy-aligned student placements through unbiased lottery outcomes powered by secure match algorithms, customizable weighted priorities, sibling preference settings, and school choice lottery rules.
Optimize placements with match simulations
Run unlimited match simulations while managing enrollment goals, seat allocations, and real-time placement data across schools, programs, and districts — all within an automated lottery and placement system that supports continuous optimization.
Adapt to policy changes in real time
Quickly update school choice lottery rules, eligibility criteria, and match logic in real time with configurable settings that align with evolving district policies.
Drive enrollment decisions with data insights
Empower administrators with real-time enrollment dashboards, waitlist management tools, and personalized data views that deliver actionable insights for data-driven planning, strategic enrollment decisions, and student placement decisions.
Policy-Responsive™ Enrollment
- Configure match logic, priorities, and eligibility rules
- Support single, multi-round, and rolling lotteries
- Align placements with district-defined policies and constraints
- Adjust lottery and waitlist settings
- Track placement outcomes with real-time reporting
EnrollWise™ powers data-driven enrollment
Secure, Reliable, Compliant
- FERPA-compliant student and family data protection
- Reliable performance during peak lottery and placement windows
- Robust encryption to secure sensitive information
- Real-time monitoring and alerts for district administrators
- Regular security audits
Enrollment Lotteries and Match Management: FAQs
How does EnrollWise ensure fairness in the school lottery process?
EnrollWise uses secure, policy-aligned lottery algorithms, including the Nobel Prize–winning Gale-Shapley deferred acceptance model, to deliver unbiased placement results. Districts can configure weighted priorities, sibling preferences, and program eligibility rules to ensure fairness and transparency in the admissions process.
How customizable is EnrollWise for handling different enrollment policies?
EnrollWise is a policy-responsive enrollment system built for flexibility, allowing districts to quickly configure and update enrollment policies, eligibility rules, placement priorities, and lottery types to align with local regulations and evolving district needs.
Can EnrollWise handle rolling waitlists, ongoing admissions and multiple lottery rounds?
Yes, EnrollWise supports both traditional centralized lotteries and rolling admissions. It enables dynamic waitlist updates, allowing new seats to be automatically offered as they become available throughout the year. This flexibility allows districts to manage ongoing admissions and student placements at any time.
Can I simulate lottery outcomes before running the official match?
Yes, EnrollWise includes unlimited match simulations, which allow administrators to model different rule sets, verify outcomes, and ensure that policy goals are met before officially launching the lottery process. This helps to ensure that the final results align with district objectives.
Can districts customize lottery settings for different schools or programs?
Absolutely. EnrollWise allows districts to create program-specific enrollment workflows, placement rules, eligibility criteria, and set-asides for specialized schools, magnet programs, early childhood admissions, and other district-specific needs. This customization ensures that each program has its own tailored admission process.
How does EnrollWise handle sibling preference, proximity, and other priorities?
Districts can customize weighted priorities for factors such as sibling attendance, neighborhood proximity, and special program needs. This flexibility allows the system to align with district-specific goals, ensuring that the enrollment process is both fair and reflective of local priorities.
Can EnrollWise manage multiple application windows or phases?
Yes, EnrollWise supports multiple application periods, phased lotteries, and multi-round match processes. This ensures that families applying at different times are fairly integrated into the placement outcomes, so no one is disadvantaged by the timing of their application.
Does EnrollWise provide real-time reporting on enrollment and placement outcomes?
Yes, EnrollWise offers real-time enrollment dashboards that allow administrators to track waitlist movement, monitor placement results, and generate detailed reports. This data-driven approach supports better decision-making and ensures transparency throughout the enrollment process. For more on how this can be managed, check out the Seat Management feature page.
Is EnrollWise secure and compliant with student data privacy requirements?
Absolutely. EnrollWise follows industry-standard security protocols, including data redaction, permission-based access controls, and audit-ready logs. These measures ensure that all student data and lottery outcomes are secure and comply with privacy laws. Learn more about Security and Governance.
Can EnrollWise integrate with our Student Information System (SIS)?
Yes, EnrollWise is designed to integrate seamlessly with major Student Information Systems (SIS), enabling the smooth transfer of student data and ensuring accurate, centralized enrollment and placement records. This integration ensures that all student information is up-to-date and easily accessible. See SIS Integrations
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