There were 17 Asian students enrolled in Allen County schools in the 2023-24 school year, a 5.6% decrease from the 18 Asian students in the previous school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Data showed that Allen County welcomed a total of 3,247 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 0.5% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the five schools in Allen County, Allen County-Scottsville High School recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of seven students, making up 0.7% 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 Asian Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Allen County Primary Center | 0.2% | 1,083 |
| James E. Bazzell Middle School | 0.8% | 498 |
| Allen County-Scottsville High School | 0.7% | 943 |
| Allen County Intermediate Center | 0.6% | 723 |