KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education
KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education
Of the 11,082 students attending schools in McCracken County's school districts, 71.1% were white. African American students constituted the second-largest ethnic group in the county's school districts, accounting for 16.5%.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in McCracken County's school districts, representing 68.3% of the student body.
Paducah Independent School District had the most even distribution of races among county districts, which included 41.4% white students, 41.2% African American students, 10.2% multiracial students, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino students, 0.7% Asian students, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native students.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased by 1.7% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with McCracken County.
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.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCracken County School District | White | 83 | 7,918 |
| Paducah Independent School District | White | 41.4 | 3,164 |
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