There were 533 students enrolled in Jenkins Independent School District in the 2023-24 school year, 2.6% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 54.4% of them were boys, and 45.6% were girls.
Data also showed that most of the students were white, making up 96.1% of the Jenkins Independent School District’s total enrollment.
Jenkins Independent School District roughly covers one school within Letcher County and has a main office in Jenkins.
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 | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Independent School | 547 | 533 | -2.6% |