Nortex Times

There were 144 Asian students enrolled in Vernon ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 3.4% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Vernon ISD schools welcomed 1,792 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 8% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Vernon ISD roughly covers schools within Wilbarger County and has a main office in Vernon.

Among the six schools in Vernon ISD schools, Shive Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 53 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	1,792	144	8%
2021-22	1,871	149	8%
2020-21	1,899	139	7.3%
2019-20	1,952	131	6.7%