The majority of students in Robertson County’s only school were white in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of the 489 students attending Robertson County’s only school, 93.9% were white. Hispanic or Latino students were the second most represented ethnicity, making up 3.1%.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Robertson County’s only school, representing 94.7% of the student body.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county dropped to 4.1% 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.
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 | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson County School | White | 93.9% | 489 |