Abilene Times

There were 348 white students enrolled in Anson ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 5.5% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Anson ISD schools welcomed 740 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, white students comprised 47% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Anson ISD roughly covers schools within Jones County and has a main office in Anson.

Among the three schools in Anson ISD schools, Anson Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of white students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 159 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 White Students	White students %
2021-22	740	348	47
2020-21	708	330	46.6
2019-20	726	327	45