East Louisville News

There were 892 third grade students enrolled in Oldham County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 7.2% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Harmony Elementary School welcomed most of the third grade students in the county, registering 126 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 3rd Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Harmony Elementary School	126	19.3%	652
Kenwood Station Elementary School	109	16.3%	668
Goshen at Hillcrest Elementary School	109	16.5%	659
Locust Grove Elementary School	109	17.6%	619
Buckner Elementary School	96	14.4%	667
Centerfield Elementary School	93	17.1%	544
Camden Station Elementary School	91	17.3%	526
Crestwood Elementary School	85	14.8%	574
Lagrange Elementary School	74	15%	493