East Louisville News

There were 935 second grade students enrolled in Oldham County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 9.1% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Kenwood Station Elementary School welcomed most of the second grade students in the county, registering 118 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 2nd Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Kenwood Station Elementary School	118	17.7%	668
Buckner Elementary School	115	17.2%	667
Goshen at Hillcrest Elementary School	115	17.5%	659
Harmony Elementary School	108	16.6%	652
Locust Grove Elementary School	107	17.3%	619
Centerfield Elementary School	104	19.1%	544
Crestwood Elementary School	99	17.2%	574
Camden Station Elementary School	88	16.7%	526
Lagrange Elementary School	81	16.4%	493