Panhandle Times

There were 60 Hispanic students enrolled in Clarendon ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 4.8% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Clarendon ISD schools welcomed 456 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 13.2% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Clarendon ISD roughly covers schools within Donley County and has a main office in Clarendon.

Among the three schools in Clarendon ISD schools, Clarendon Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 27 students.

The Texas education system is currently torn between public schools and taxpayer-funded private schools.

Critics argue that private schools use funds that should go to the public school system, while private school advocates claim they’re offering better education for more Texas students.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total of Hispanic Students	Hispanic students %
2021-22	456	60	13.2
2020-21	441	63	14.3
2019-20	453	64	14.1