There were 1,126 third grade students enrolled in Madison County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 12.4% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Kit Carson Elementary School welcomed most of the third grade students in the county, registering 120 students.
Within Madison County schools, enrollment was highest in 10th grade and lowest in preschool.
Statewide, Madison County ranked eighth 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 3rd Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson Elementary School | 120 | 25.4% | 472 |
| Daniel Boone Elementary School | 119 | 22.2% | 535 |
| Kingston Elementary School | 109 | 16.4% | 666 |
| Glenn R. Marshall Elementary School | 107 | 20.5% | 521 |
| Silver Creek Elementary School | 106 | 19.5% | 544 |
| Kirksville Elementary School | 101 | 13.6% | 742 |
| Shannon Johnson Elementary School | 92 | 17.8% | 517 |
| Boonesborough Elementary School | 84 | 19.3% | 435 |
| White Hall Elementary School | 82 | 21.2% | 386 |
| Berea Community Elementary School | 77 | 14.8% | 519 |
| Waco Elementary School | 75 | 16.2% | 462 |
| Model Elementary School | 54 | 13% | 415 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Kentucky Department of Education. The source data can be found here.