KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education
KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education
Walnut Hill Elementary School welcomed most of the fifth grade students in the county, registering 68 students.
Within Casey County schools, the highest student population was found in kindergarten and first grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in preschool.
Statewide, Casey County ranked 77th in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 77th 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 |
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Walnut Hill Elementary School | 68 | 16% | 425 |
Liberty Elementary School | 63 | 14.7% | 430 |
Jones Park Elementary School | 42 | 13.5% | 311 |