There were 45 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Morgan County schools in the 2023-24 school year, a 32.4% increase from the 34 Hispanic or Latino students in the previous school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Data showed that Morgan County welcomed a total of 1,944 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Hispanic or Latino students comprised 2.3% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the eight schools in Morgan County, two schools recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic or Latino students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 10 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Central Elementary School | 1.6% | 311 |
| Wrigley Elementary School | 3.2% | 314 |
| 0.9% | 113 | |
| Ezel Elementary School | 0.7% | 141 |
| Morgan County Middle School | 2.2% | 415 |
| Morgan County High School | 1.8% | 567 |
| Woodsbend Youth Development Center | 10.8% | 83 |
