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2023-24 School Year in Callahan County School Districts: What was the predominant ethnicity?

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Texas State Board Of Education Vice Chair Pam Little (2024) | pamlittle.com

Texas State Board Of Education Vice Chair Pam Little (2024) | pamlittle.com

The majority of students in Callahan County school districts were white in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Of the 2,603 students attending Callahan County schools, 77.1% were white. Hispanic students comprised the second-largest ethnic group in the county, making up 18.2% of the student body.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most represented group in Callahan County school districts, comprising 77.6% of the student body.

Eula ISD had the most diverse student body in the county, including white, American Indian, Black, Asian, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students.

In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county remained the same compared to the previous year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Callahan County.

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.

Education in Texas is often a hot button issue, especially as test scores lag behind other states.

“The problems commonly cited are flaws in the school financing system, relatively low teacher salary, poor test performance by students…dropouts from traditional schools in favor of charter schools…gun violence, and mental health issues,” claimed the Texas Almanac.

Ethnic Diversity in Callahan County in 2023-24 School Year
White [77.1%]Hispanic [18.2%]Ethnicities <5% [4.7%]
Most Prevalent Student Ethnicity by District in Callahan County (2024)

DistrictMost prevalent ethnic groupPercent of Total Student BodyTotal enrollment
Baird ISDWhite70.7%358
Clyde CISDWhite78.3%1,408
Cross Plains ISDWhite81%364
Eula ISDWhite75.5%473

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