There were 1,842 students enrolled in Owen County School District in the 2023-24 school year, 0.1% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 51.6% of them were boys, and 48.4% were girls.
Data also showed that most of the students were white, making up 90.3% of the Owen County School District’s total enrollment.
Owen County School District roughly covers three schools within Owen County and has a main office in Owenton.
Among those schools, Owen County Elementary/Primary School recorded the highest enrollment of 767 students in the 2023-24 school year.
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.
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 Name | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen County Elementary/Primary School | 741 | 767 | 3.5% |
| Owen County High School | 587 | 586 | -0.2% |
| Maurice Bowling Middle School | 512 | 489 | -4.5% |