SW Bluegrass News

There were 309 preschool students enrolled in Boyle County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 9.6% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Mary G. Hogsett Primary School welcomed most of the preschool students in the county, registering 148 students.

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

Statewide, Boyle County ranked 35th in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 35th 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 Preschool Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School	148	36.5%	405
Woodlawn Elementary School	66	9.6%	690
Junction City Elementary School	59	13.2%	448
Perryville Elementary School	34	11%	309
Kentucky School for the Deaf	2	2.6%	77