East Kentucky Times

There were 160 fifth grade students enrolled in Magoffin County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 15.1% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Salyersville Grade School welcomed most of the fifth grade students in the county, registering 78 students.

Within Magoffin County schools, the highest student population was found in 11th grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in second grade.

Statewide, Magoffin County ranked 88th in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 88th 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
Salyersville Grade School	78	14.5%	537
North Magoffin Elementary School	54	12.1%	447
South Magoffin Elementary School	28	12.5%	224