There were two Asian students enrolled in Menifee 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 Menifee County welcomed a total of 704 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 0.3% of the student body to be the least represented ethnicity in the county.
Menifee Central School was the only school in the county that enrolled Asian 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 Asian Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Menifee Central School | 0.3% | 704 |