There were 480 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Ohio County schools in the 2023-24 school year, a 11.9% increase from the 429 Hispanic or Latino students in the previous school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Data showed that Ohio County welcomed a total of 4,284 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Hispanic or Latino students comprised 11.2% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the 10 schools in Ohio County, Beaver Dam Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic or Latino students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 144 students, making up 22.6% of the school’s total student body.
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 | % of Hispanic or Latino Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam Elementary School | 22.6% | 637 |
| Ohio County Day Treatment | 10.6% | 66 |
| Ohio County Alternative Learning Program | 2.2% | 45 |
| Fordsville Elementary School | 4.3% | 256 |
| Ohio County Middle School | 13.2% | 612 |
| Horse Branch Elementary School | 1.9% | 210 |
| Ohio County High School | 10.9% | 1,192 |
| Southern Elementary School | 11.3% | 301 |
| Wayland Alexander Elementary School | 8.3% | 700 |
| Western Elementary School | 3.8% | 265 |