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There were 977 fifth grade students enrolled in Madison County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 5.1% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Daniel Boone Elementary School welcomed most of the fifth grade students in the county, registering 100 students.

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

Statewide, Madison County ranked eighth in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked eighth 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 5th Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Daniel Boone Elementary School	100	18%	555
Kingston Elementary School	95	14%	679
Silver Creek Elementary School	90	16%	562
Kit Carson Elementary School	88	17.4%	507
Kirksville Elementary School	87	13.5%	644
Shannon Johnson Elementary School	85	16.6%	513
Glenn R. Marshall Elementary School	85	17.7%	480
Berea Community Elementary School	74	13.2%	561
Boonesborough Elementary School	72	15.8%	457
White Hall Elementary School	70	16.5%	423
Model Elementary School	67	20.4%	329
Waco Elementary School	64	13.6%	470