Grayson Times

There were 13 American Indian students enrolled in Bells ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 31.6% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Bells ISD schools welcomed 885 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 1.5% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Bells ISD roughly covers schools within Grayson County and has a main office in Bells.

Among the three schools in Bells ISD schools, Bells Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of seven 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 %
2021-22	885	13	1.5
2020-21	868	19	2.2
2019-20	885	18	2