There were 165 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Washington County School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, 4.4% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Data showed that Washington County School District welcomed 1,873 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Hispanic or Latino students comprised 8.8% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the district.
Washington County School District roughly covers five schools within Washington County and has a main office in Springfield.
Among the five schools in Washington County School District, Washington County Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic or Latino students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 68 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 | 1,873 | 165 | 8.8% |
| 2021-22 | 1,849 | 158 | 8.5% |
| 2020-21 | 1,791 | 148 | 8.3% |
| 2019-20 | 1,854 | 153 | 8.3% |