West Pennyroyal News

There were 337 fifth grade students enrolled in Logan County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 0.3% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Auburn Elementary School welcomed most of the fifth grade students in the county, registering 73 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 5th Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Auburn Elementary School	73	9.4%	778
R. E. Stevenson Elementary School	70	12.8%	545
Lewisburg Elementary School	58	10.6%	545
Chandlers Elementary School	48	9.5%	505
Olmstead Elementary School	45	10.3%	437
Adairville Elementary School	42	10.6%	398
Cougar Virtual Academy	1	12.5%	8