There were 704 first grade students enrolled in Pike County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 3.1% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Valley Elementary School welcomed most of the first grade students in the county, registering 111 students.
Within Pike County schools, enrollment was highest in 10th grade and lowest in preschool.
Statewide, Pike County ranked 17th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary School | 111 | 12.3% | 902 |
| Belfry Elementary School | 97 | 15.8% | 612 |
| Mullins Elementary School | 90 | 10.8% | 830 |
| Pikeville Elementary School | 90 | 14.1% | 637 |
| Millard School | 68 | 10.5% | 650 |
| Elkhorn City Elementary School | 58 | 13.4% | 434 |
| Johns Creek Elementary School | 54 | 8.4% | 641 |
| Bevins Elementary School | 46 | 17.8% | 259 |
| Dorton Elementary School | 34 | 12.1% | 280 |
| Phelps Elementary School | 28 | 9% | 311 |
| Kimper Elementary School | 17 | 12.1% | 140 |
| Feds Creek Elementary School | 11 | 6.8% | 161 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Kentucky Department of Education. The source data can be found here.