KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education
KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education
Cumberland Elementary School welcomed most of the eighth grade students in the county, registering 58 students.
Within Harlan County schools, the highest student population was found in first grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 12th grade.
Statewide, Harlan County ranked 38th in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 38th 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 8th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Elementary School | 58 | 11.5% | 505 |
| Harlan High School | 53 | 12.8% | 415 |
| Rosspoint Elementary School | 48 | 11.5% | 419 |
| Wallins Elementary School | 48 | 11% | 435 |
| James A. Cawood Elementary School | 45 | 12.5% | 359 |
| Evarts Elementary School | 34 | 9.5% | 359 |
| Black Mountain Elementary School | 33 | 10.3% | 320 |
| Cawood Elementary School | 25 | 10.3% | 242 |
| Green Hills Elementary School | 18 | 12.4% | 145 |
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