There were 44 multiracial students enrolled in Powell County schools in the 2023-24 school year, a 10% increase from the 40 multiracial students in the previous school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Data showed that Powell County welcomed a total of 2,243 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, multiracial students comprised 2% of the student body to be the third most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the six schools in Powell County, Clay City Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 11 students, making up 2.2% of the school’s total student body.
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 Multiracial Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Bowen Elementary School | 4% | 253 |
| Powell County Middle School | 1.7% | 464 |
| Clay City Elementary School | 2.2% | 497 |
| Powell County High School | 1.2% | 685 |
| Stanton Elementary School | 2% | 344 |
