Tyler Reporter

There were five American Indian students enrolled in Bullard ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 16.7% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Bullard ISD schools welcomed 2,791 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0.2% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Bullard ISD roughly covers schools within Smith County and has a main office in Bullard.

Among the six schools in Bullard ISD schools, Bullard High School recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of two 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 American Indian Students	American Indian students %
2021-22	2,791	5	0.2
2020-21	2,675	6	0.2
2019-20	2,666	5	0.2