There were 78 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in McLean County schools in the 2023-24 school year, a 23.8% increase from the 63 Hispanic or Latino students in the previous school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Data showed that McLean County welcomed a total of 1,484 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Hispanic or Latino students comprised 5.3% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the six schools in McLean County, McLean County High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic or Latino students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 25 students, making up 5.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Elementary School | 3.5% | 314 |
| Livermore Elementary School | 6.9% | 259 |
| McLean County High School | 5.9% | 425 |
| Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School | 7% | 142 |
| McLean County Middle School | 3.8% | 338 |
| McLean County Alternative Center | 16.7% | 6 |