Tyler Reporter

There were 40 Hispanic students enrolled in Hawkins ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 23.1% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Hawkins ISD schools welcomed 769 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 5.2% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Hawkins ISD roughly covers schools within Wood County and has a main office in Hawkins.

Among the two schools in Hawkins ISD schools, Hawkins Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 25 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	769	40	5.2%
2021-22	747	52	7%
2020-21	657	42	6.4%
2019-20	729	51	7%