There were 468 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Webster County schools in the 2023-24 school year, a 9.3% increase from the 428 Hispanic or Latino students in the previous school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Data showed that Webster County welcomed a total of 2,144 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Hispanic or Latino students comprised 21.8% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the six schools in Webster County, Sebree Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic or Latino students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 229 students, making up 54.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon Elementary School | 3.8% | 312 |
| Providence Elementary School | 2.7% | 332 |
| Sebree Elementary School | 54.3% | 422 |
| Webster County Middle School | 20.4% | 367 |
| Webster County High School | 20.1% | 711 |