There were 159 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Spencer County School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, 3.2% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Data showed that Spencer County School District welcomed 3,521 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Hispanic or Latino students comprised 4.5% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the district.
Spencer County School District roughly covers six schools within Spencer County and has a main office in Taylorsville.
Among the six schools in Spencer County School District, Spencer County High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic or Latino students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 60 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 | 3,521 | 159 | 4.5% |
| 2021-22 | 3,408 | 154 | 4.5% |
| 2020-21 | 3,246 | 141 | 4.3% |
| 2019-20 | 3,271 | 141 | 4.3% |