There were 183 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Marshall County schools in the 2023-24 school year, a 4.6% increase from the 175 Hispanic or Latino students in the previous school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Data showed that Marshall County welcomed a total of 4,761 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Hispanic or Latino students comprised 3.8% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the 11 schools in Marshall County, Benton Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic or Latino students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 41 students, making up 7.2% 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 Hispanic or Latino Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase Youth Village | 4.4% | 68 |
| Central Elementary School | 2.6% | 495 |
| Benton Elementary School | 7.2% | 571 |
| Mc Academy | 0.6% | 162 |
| Calvert City Elementary School | 2.8% | 320 |
| Jonathan Elementary School | 7.7% | 273 |
| Marshall County High School | 3.1% | 1,260 |
| North Marshall Middle School | 2.7% | 517 |
| Sharpe Elementary School | 4.3% | 329 |
| South Marshall Elementary School | 2.1% | 282 |
| South Marshall Middle School | 4.5% | 484 |