KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education
KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education
Lynn Camp Elementary School welcomed most of the kindergarten students in the county, registering 111 students.
Within Knox County schools, the highest student population was found in eighth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in preschool.
Statewide, Knox County ranked 47th in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 47th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Camp Elementary School | 111 | 18.7% | 594 |
| Central Elementary School | 62 | 14.6% | 424 |
| Girdler Elementary School | 49 | 14.8% | 332 |
| Jesse D. Lay Elementary School | 48 | 12.2% | 394 |
| G. R. Hampton Elementary School | 44 | 14.3% | 307 |
| Barbourville City School | 41 | 5.4% | 760 |
| Flat Lick Elementary School | 36 | 16.1% | 224 |
| Dewitt Elementary School | 29 | 19.9% | 146 |
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