There were 1,000 second grade students enrolled in Bullitt County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 2.7% fewer than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Mt. Washington Elementary School welcomed most of the second grade students in the county, registering 99 students.
Within Bullitt County schools, enrollment was highest in 11th grade and lowest in preschool.
Statewide, Bullitt County ranked ninth 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 2nd Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Washington Elementary School | 99 | 16.6% | 596 |
| Old Mill Elementary School | 98 | 15.8% | 619 |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | 96 | 14% | 684 |
| Freedom Elementary School | 93 | 14.7% | 633 |
| Shepherdsville Elementary School | 92 | 15.9% | 578 |
| Brooks Elementary School | 92 | 18.8% | 489 |
| Overdale Elementary School | 85 | 19.2% | 442 |
| Crossroads Elementary School | 72 | 14.1% | 512 |
| Roby Elementary School | 71 | 14.7% | 482 |
| Maryville Elementary School | 70 | 17.4% | 403 |
| Cedar Grove Elementary School | 59 | 12.1% | 486 |
| Lebanon Junction Elementary School | 56 | 14.7% | 380 |
| Nichols Elementary School | 17 | 14.7% | 116 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Kentucky Department of Education. The source data can be found here.