Nortex Times

There were 364 Hispanic students enrolled in Jacksboro ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 2.2% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Jacksboro ISD schools welcomed 1,083 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 33.6% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Jacksboro ISD roughly covers schools within Jack County and has a main office in Jacksboro.

Among the three schools in Jacksboro ISD schools, Jacksboro Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 165 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	1,083	364	33.6%
2021-22	1,078	356	33%
2020-21	1,062	346	32.6%
2019-20	1,058	339	32%