Tyler Reporter

There were five Asian students enrolled in Winona ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, the same number as the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Winona ISD schools welcomed 1,104 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 0.5% of the student body to be one of the least 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 Asian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of three 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 Asian Students	Asian students %
2022-23	1,104	5	0.5%
2021-22	1,078	5	0.5%
2020-21	1,053	7	0.7%
2019-20	1,119	5	0.4%