There were 685 first grade students enrolled in Christian County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 7% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Indian Hills Elementary School welcomed most of the first grade students in the county, registering 119 students.
Within Christian County schools, enrollment was highest in ninth grade and lowest in preschool.
Statewide, Christian County ranked 16th 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 1st Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills Elementary School | 119 | 15.9% | 750 |
| Pembroke Elementary School | 107 | 15.7% | 681 |
| Millbrooke Elementary School | 97 | 14.8% | 656 |
| South Christian Elementary School | 92 | 13.9% | 660 |
| Freedom Elementary School | 81 | 14.7% | 550 |
| Sinking Fork Elementary School | 80 | 16.5% | 485 |
| Crofton Elementary School | 65 | 15.6% | 418 |
| Cumberland Hall School | 33 | 3.5% | 932 |
| Christian County Public Schools Virtual Learning Academy | 11 | 2.6% | 424 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Kentucky Department of Education. The source data can be found here.