There were 47 African American students enrolled in Allen County schools in the 2023-24 school year, a 27% increase from the 37 African American students in the previous school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Data showed that Allen County welcomed a total of 3,414 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 1.4% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the five schools in Allen County, Allen County-Scottsville High School recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 16 students, making up 1.7% 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 African American Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Allen County Primary Center | 1.1% | 1,083 |
| James E. Bazzell Middle School | 1.8% | 498 |
| Allen County-Scottsville High School | 1.7% | 943 |
| Patriot Academy | 2.4% | 167 |
| Allen County Intermediate Center | 0.8% | 723 |