Abilene Times

There were 31 Hispanic students enrolled in Trent ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 47.6% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Trent ISD schools welcomed 138 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 22.5% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Trent ISD roughly covers schools within Taylor County and has a main office in Trent.

Trent Independent School District was the only school in the district which enrolled Hispanic students, welcoming 31 students in the 2021-22 school year.

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 %
2021-22	138	31	22.5
2020-21	131	21	16
2019-20	158	19	12