There were 534 first grade students enrolled in Henderson County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 0.6% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Jefferson Elementary School welcomed most of the first grade students in the county, registering 87 students.
Within Henderson County schools, enrollment was highest in ninth grade and 10th grade and lowest in preschool.
Statewide, Henderson County ranked 24th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School | 87 | 19% | 458 |
| South Heights Elementary School | 83 | 17.4% | 477 |
| Bend Gate Elementary School | 81 | 18% | 449 |
| Spottsville Elementary School | 80 | 14.9% | 537 |
| East Heights Elementary School | 65 | 16.1% | 403 |
| Niagara Elementary School | 54 | 19.1% | 283 |
| A. B. Chandler Elementary School | 47 | 16.7% | 281 |
| Cairo Elementary School | 37 | 14.7% | 252 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Kentucky Department of Education. The source data can be found here.