East Louisville News

There were 80 second grade students enrolled in Trimble County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 9.1% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Bedford Elementary School welcomed most of the second grade students in the county, registering 41 students.

Within Trimble County schools, the highest student population was found in eighth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in fifth grade.

Statewide, Trimble County ranked 106th in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 106th 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
Bedford Elementary School	41	8.1%	508
Milton Elementary School	39	16.5%	237