SW Bluegrass News

There were 373 kindergarten students enrolled in Boyle County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 2.8% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Mary G. Hogsett Primary School welcomed most of the kindergarten students in the county, registering 123 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 Kindergarten Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School	123	30.4%	405
Woodlawn Elementary School	117	17%	690
Junction City Elementary School	73	16.3%	448
Perryville Elementary School	57	18.4%	309
Kentucky School for the Deaf	3	3.9%	77