Nortex Times

There were 24 American Indian students enrolled in Burkburnett ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 14.3% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Burkburnett ISD schools welcomed 3,211 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0.7% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Burkburnett ISD roughly covers schools within Wichita County and has a main office in Burkburnett.

Among the seven schools in Burkburnett ISD schools, Burkburnett High School recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of six 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 %
2022-23	3,211	24	0.7%
2021-22	3,314	28	0.8%
2020-21	3,199	33	1%
2019-20	3,263	26	0.8%