Bowling Green Today

There were 125 fifth grade students enrolled in Edmonson County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 8.8% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Edmonson County 5/6 Center welcomed most of the fifth grade students in the county, registering 124 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 5th Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Edmonson County 5/6 Center	124	47%	264
South Edmonson Elementary School	1	0.2%	492