There were 1,899 students enrolled in Washington County School District in the 2023-24 school year, 1.4% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 51.1% of them were boys, and 48.9% were girls.
Data also showed that most of the students were white, making up 78.6% of the Washington County School District’s total enrollment.
Washington County School District roughly covers five schools within Washington County and has a main office in Springfield.
Among those schools, North Washington Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of 571 students in the 2023-24 school year.
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.
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 Name | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Washington Elementary School | 585 | 571 | -2.4% |
| Washington County High School | 544 | 557 | 2.4% |
| Washington County Elementary School | 487 | 531 | 9% |
| Washington County Middle School | 213 | 208 | -2.3% |
| Commander Academy | 77 | 88 | 14.3% |