Waco Reporter

There were 58 Hispanic students enrolled in Crawford ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 7.4% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Crawford ISD schools welcomed 593 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 9.8% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Crawford ISD roughly covers schools within McLennan County and has a main office in Crawford.

Among the two schools in Crawford ISD schools, Crawford Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 33 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 %
2022-23	593	58	9.8%
2021-22	558	54	9.7%
2020-21	561	59	10.5%
2019-20	581	50	8.6%