How many Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students were enrolled in Beechwood Elementary School during 2022-23 school year?

There was one Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander student enrolled in Beechwood Elementary School in the 2022-23 school year, the same number as the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Data showed that Beechwood Elementary School welcomed 768 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students comprised less than 0.1% of the student body to be the least represented ethnicity in the school.

The school is located in Beechwood Independent School District with a central office in Fort Mitchell.

Among the three schools in Beechwood Independent School District, Beechwood Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of one students.

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.