The majority of students in Monroe County’s only school district were white in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of the 1,950 students attending schools in Monroe County’s only school district, 85.5% were white. Hispanic or Latino students constituted the second-largest ethnic group in the county, accounting for 9.3%.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Monroe County’s only school district, representing 86.2% of the student body.
The Monroe County student population also comprised 2.4% African American students, 2.2% multiracial students, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native students, and 0.2% Asian students.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county increased by 1.4% compared to the previous 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.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County School District | White | 85.5% | 1,950 |
