There were 16 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Owsley County schools in the 2023-24 school year, the same number as the previous school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Data showed that Owsley County welcomed a total of 791 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Hispanic or Latino students comprised 2% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Both schools in Owsley County enrolled eight Hispanic or Latino students in the 2023-24 school year.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Owsley County Elementary School | 1.8% | 452 |
| Owsley County High School | 2.4% | 339 |