KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education
KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education
Of the 44,990 students attending schools in Fayette County's only school district, 51.4% were white. African American students constituted the second-largest ethnic group in the county's school district, accounting for 22.3%.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Fayette County's only school district, representing 45.6% of the student body.
The Fayette County student population also comprised 16.2% Hispanic or Latino students, 5.1% multiracial students, 4.6% Asian students, and 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native students.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county increased by 2.6% compared to the previous 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.
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.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County School District | White | 51.4 | 44,990 |
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