How many Hispanic or Latino students were enrolled in King Elementary School during 2022-23 school year?

There were 18 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in King Elementary School in the 2022-23 school year, 5.9% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Data showed that King Elementary School welcomed 363 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Hispanic or Latino students comprised 5% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the school.

The school is located in Jefferson County School District with a central office in Louisville.

Among the 164 schools in Jefferson County School District, Newcomer Academy recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic or Latino students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 1,067 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.

School Year	Total Enrollment	Total Hispanic or Latino Students	% Hispanic or Latino students
2022-23	363	18	5%
2021-22	332	17	5.1%
2020-21	382	25	6.5%
2019-20	412	26	6.3%