Panhandle Times

There were 77 Hispanic students enrolled in Channing ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 1.3% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Channing ISD schools welcomed 161 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 47.8% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Channing ISD roughly covers schools within Hartley County and has a main office in Channing.

Channing School was the only school in the district which enrolled Hispanic students, welcoming 77 students in the 2022-23 school year.

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 %
2022-23	161	77	47.8%
2021-22	163	76	46.6%
2020-21	168	74	44%
2019-20	162	63	38.9%