There were 1,389 second grade students enrolled in Hardin County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 1.5% fewer than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Woodland Elementary School and Meadow View Elementary School welcomed most of the second grade students in the county, registering 121 students.
Within Hardin County schools, enrollment was highest in ninth grade and lowest in preschool.
Statewide, Hardin County ranked sixth 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 2nd Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Elementary School | 121 | 19.8% | 612 |
| Meadow View Elementary School | 121 | 20.5% | 589 |
| Heartland Elementary School | 106 | 16.9% | 628 |
| Radcliff Elementary School | 103 | 22.9% | 450 |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | 103 | 14.2% | 723 |
| Rineyville Elementary School | 100 | 16.4% | 611 |
| G. C. Burkhead Elementary School | 97 | 13.3% | 727 |
| New Highland Elementary School | 96 | 16.8% | 572 |
| Cecilia Valley Elementary School | 95 | 17.6% | 541 |
| Morningside Elementary School | 93 | 18.6% | 499 |
| Vine Grove Elementary School | 92 | 17.1% | 538 |
| Helmwood Heights Elementary School | 90 | 17.6% | 512 |
| Lakewood Elementary School | 87 | 17.3% | 503 |
| Creekside Elementary School | 78 | 15.1% | 515 |
| College View Campus | 6 | 1.1% | 563 |
| 1 | 0.4% | 226 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Kentucky Department of Education. The source data can be found here.