There were 12 Asian students enrolled in Danville Independent School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, 14.3% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Data showed that Danville Independent School District welcomed 1,985 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 0.6% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the district.
Danville Independent School District roughly covers six schools within Boyle County and has a main office in Danville.
Among the six schools in Danville Independent School District, Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of five 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.
| Year | Total District Enrollment | Total Asian Students | Asian % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 1,985 | 12 | 0.6% |
| 2021-22 | 2,053 | 14 | 0.7% |
| 2020-21 | 2,054 | 11 | 0.5% |
| 2019-20 | 2,112 | 11 | 0.5% |