There were 1,089 students enrolled in Berea Independent School District in the 2023-24 school year, 9.4% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 51.4% of them were boys, and 48.6% were girls.
Data also showed that most of the students were white, making up 81.9% of the Berea Independent School District’s total enrollment.
Berea Independent School District roughly covers three schools within Madison County and has a main office in Berea.
Among those schools, Berea Community Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of 521 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berea Community Elementary School | 561 | 521 | -7.1% |
| Berea Community High School | 384 | 347 | -9.6% |
| Berea Community Middle School | 257 | 221 | -14% |