There were 215 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Bardstown Independent School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, 4.9% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Data showed that Bardstown Independent School District welcomed 2,874 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Hispanic or Latino students comprised 7.5% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the district.
Bardstown Independent School District roughly covers six schools within Nelson County and has a main office in Bardstown.
Among the six schools in Bardstown Independent School District, Bardstown Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic or Latino students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 67 students.
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.
Data also shows that 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.
| Year | Total District Enrollment | Total Hispanic or Latino Students | Hispanic or Latino % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 2,874 | 215 | 7.5% |
| 2021-22 | 2,826 | 205 | 7.3% |
| 2020-21 | 2,796 | 206 | 7.4% |
| 2019-20 | 2,909 | 220 | 7.6% |