NC Kentucky News

There were 389 preschool students enrolled in Bullitt County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 4.3% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Cedar Grove Elementary School welcomed most of the preschool students in the county, registering 53 students.

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

Statewide, Bullitt County ranked ninth in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked ninth 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 Preschool Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Cedar Grove Elementary School	53	11.9%	445
Roby Elementary School	51	10.3%	496
Crossroads Elementary School	46	9.1%	504
Maryville Elementary School	41	10.8%	380
Brooks Elementary School	38	7.5%	510
Shepherdsville Elementary School	31	5.4%	571
Overdale Elementary School	27	7.2%	373
Freedom Elementary School	24	3.9%	620
Pleasant Grove Elementary School	23	3.7%	630
Old Mill Elementary School	23	4.2%	545
Mt. Washington Elementary School	18	2.9%	628
Lebanon Junction Elementary School	14	3.7%	378