East Louisville News

There were 140 fourth grade students enrolled in Carroll County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 5.4% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Cartmell Elementary School is the only school in the county that welcomed fourth grade students.

Within Carroll County schools, the highest student population was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 12th grade.

Statewide, Carroll County ranked 84th in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 84th 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 4th Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Cartmell Elementary School	140	31.8%	440