North Kentucky News

There were 311 fifth grade students enrolled in Grant County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 7.4% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary School welcomed most of the fifth grade students in the county, registering 81 students.

Within Grant County schools, the highest student population was found in kindergarten, with the smallest class sizes seen in preschool.

Statewide, Grant County ranked 42nd in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 42nd 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
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary School	81	17.5%	463
Williamstown Elementary School	65	15.9%	408
Sherman Elementary School	63	13.2%	476
Dry Ridge Elementary School	59	12.7%	464
Mason-Corinth Elementary School	43	13.7%	314