West Pennyroyal News

There were 398 first grade students enrolled in Logan County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 13.4% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

R. E. Stevenson Elementary School welcomed most of the first grade students in the county, registering 114 students.

Within Logan County schools, the highest student population was found in first grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in fifth grade.

Statewide, Logan County ranked 34th in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 34th 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 1st Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
R. E. Stevenson Elementary School	114	20.9%	545
Auburn Elementary School	85	10.9%	778
Lewisburg Elementary School	53	9.7%	545
Olmstead Elementary School	52	11.9%	437
Adairville Elementary School	48	12.1%	398
Chandlers Elementary School	45	8.9%	505
Cougar Virtual Academy	1	12.5%	8