East Louisville News

There were 526 fourth grade students enrolled in Shelby County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 2.5% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Painted Stone Elementary School welcomed most of the fourth grade students in the county, registering 86 students.

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

Statewide, Shelby County ranked 26th in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 26th 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
Painted Stone Elementary School	86	18.2%	473
Southside Elementary School	84	18.1%	464
Clear Creek Elementary School	78	17%	459
Heritage Elementary School	74	16.3%	453
Wright Elementary School	70	14.3%	489
Marnel C. Moorman School	67	8.1%	823
Simpsonville Elementary School	67	14.5%	461