Tyler Reporter

There were 370 Hispanic students enrolled in Winona ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 0.8% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Winona ISD schools welcomed 1,078 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 34.3% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

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

Among the three schools in Winona ISD schools, Winona Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 191 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	1,078	370	34.3
2020-21	1,053	367	34.9
2019-20	1,119	386	34.5