LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A major imbalance inside Jefferson County Public Schools shows some buildings bursting at the seams with students while others sit half empty.
The district wants to redraw the boundary lines for Echo Trail Middle School starting next school year. But Echo Trail isn’t the only JCPS school feeling crowded — it’s not even at the top of the list.
WDRB reviewed district data comparing how many students are enrolled this August versus each building’s ideal capacity. The numbers show nearly 30 schools are over capacity, while more than 20 are less than 60% full…