There were 838 second grade students enrolled in Campbell County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 5.7% fewer than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Newport Primary School welcomed most of the second grade students in the county, registering 115 students.
Within Campbell County schools, enrollment was highest in ninth grade and lowest in preschool.
Statewide, Campbell County ranked 11th in total enrollment. It held the same ranking the previous year.
Kentucky schools face funding gaps as state support is 24% below 2008 levels after accounting for inflation. According to a report from KY Policy, the average teacher salaries are 19.8% lower than in 2008, when adjusted for inflation, while transportation funding covers just 82% of the required amount. The gap between wealthy and poor districts has widened to $4,247 per student, and several districts report deficits, including $16 million in Fayette County and $3.9 million in Newport.
| School | # of 2nd Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Primary School | 115 | 28% | 410 |
| Campbell Ridge Elementary School | 98 | 14% | 698 |
| Crossroads Elementary School | 98 | 15.2% | 644 |
| Woodfill Elementary School | 78 | 17.2% | 454 |
| John W. Reiley Elementary School | 75 | 13.5% | 557 |
| Johnson Elementary School | 75 | 17.6% | 427 |
| Moyer Elementary School | 66 | 11.3% | 584 |
| Grant’s Lick Elementary School | 62 | 18.2% | 340 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 56 | 11.4% | 493 |
| Donald E. Cline Elementary School | 55 | 12.9% | 425 |
| Grandview Elementary School | 32 | 12.1% | 265 |
| Southgate Public School | 28 | 13.9% | 201 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Kentucky Department of Education. The source data can be found here.