Hopkinsville Times

There were 77 second grade students enrolled in Lyon County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 2.7% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Lyon County Elementary School is the only school in the county that welcomed second grade students.

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

Statewide, Lyon County ranked 112th in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 112th 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 2nd Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Lyon County Elementary School	77	15.7%	491