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Owsley County Schools: Owsley County Elementary School welcomed most students in 2022-23 school year

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KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education

KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education

Owsley County Elementary School had the highest enrollment among Owsley County schools, welcoming 559 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2022-23 school year, 54.9% of them were boys, and 45.1% were girls.

Data also showed that the majority of students were white, making up 97.5% of Owsley County Elementary School's total enrollment.

Among the two schools in Owsley County, Owsley County High School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 335 students.

Owsley County Elementary School is part of Owsley County School District, which roughly covers schools within Owsley County and has a main office in Booneville.

In the previous school year, Owsley County Elementary School also had the highest number of students among Owsley County schools.

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.

Enrollment in Owsley County Elementary School Over 4 Years
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Enrollment in Owsley County Schools During 2022-23 School Year
School nameCityTotal School Enrollment
Owsley County Elementary SchoolBooneville559
Owsley County High SchoolBooneville335

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