East Louisville News

There were 842 kindergarten students enrolled in Oldham County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 3.3% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Kenwood Station Elementary School welcomed most of the kindergarten students in the county, registering 112 students.

Within Oldham County schools, the highest student population was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in preschool.

Statewide, Oldham County ranked 10th in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 10th the year before.

Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.

Data also shows that between 2019 and 2023, there was an increase of 260% in the number of available teaching posts in Kentucky schools. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.

School	# of Kindergarten Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Kenwood Station Elementary School	112	16.8%	668
Harmony Elementary School	101	15.5%	652
Locust Grove Elementary School	99	16%	619
Goshen at Hillcrest Elementary School	97	14.7%	659
Centerfield Elementary School	94	17.3%	544
Buckner Elementary School	89	13.3%	667
Crestwood Elementary School	86	15%	574
Lagrange Elementary School	85	17.2%	493
Camden Station Elementary School	79	15%	526