There were 557 third grade students enrolled in Boyd County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 18.5% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Summit Elementary School welcomed most of the third grade students in the county, registering 92 students.
Within Boyd County schools, enrollment was highest in sixth grade and lowest in first grade.
Statewide, Boyd County ranked 26th 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 3rd Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Elementary School | 92 | 20.5% | 449 |
| Hager Elementary School | 72 | 19.9% | 362 |
| Ponderosa Elementary School | 63 | 17% | 371 |
| Poage Elementary School | 62 | 18.3% | 338 |
| Oakview Elementary School | 59 | 20.1% | 294 |
| Crabbe Elementary School | 56 | 18.4% | 305 |
| Charles Russell Elementary School | 48 | 21.6% | 222 |
| Cannonsburg Elementary School | 43 | 15% | 287 |
| Catlettsburg Elementary School | 33 | 16.3% | 202 |
| Fairview Elementary School | 29 | 9.8% | 296 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Kentucky Department of Education. The source data can be found here.