Bowling Green Today

There were 145 third grade students enrolled in Edmonson County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 10.7% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

South Edmonson Elementary School welcomed most of the third grade students in the county, registering 88 students.

Within Edmonson County schools, the highest student population was found in 10th grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in fifth grade.

Statewide, Edmonson County ranked 91st in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 91st 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 3rd Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
South Edmonson Elementary School	88	17.9%	492
Kyrock Elementary School	57	17.2%	331