Jackson Purchase News

There were 109 preschool students enrolled in Fulton County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 12.4% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Fulton County Elementary School welcomed most of the preschool students in the county, registering 68 students.

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

Statewide, Fulton County ranked 114th in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 114th 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 Preschool Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Fulton County Elementary School	68	19.2%	354
Fulton Independent School	41	10.9%	375