NE Kentucky News

There were 439 third grade students enrolled in Greenup County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 7.6% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Russell-McDowell Intermediate School welcomed most of the third grade students in the county, registering 153 students.

Within Greenup County schools, the highest student population was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in preschool.

Statewide, Greenup County ranked 28th in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 28th 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 3rd Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Russell-McDowell Intermediate School	153	32%	478
Raceland-Worthington Middle School	88	18.4%	477
McKell Elementary School	75	14.7%	511
Greysbranch Elementary School	43	13.4%	322
Argillite Elementary School	41	18.1%	226
Wurtland Elementary School	39	17.2%	227