Grayson Times

There were 14 American Indian students enrolled in Bonham ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 17.6% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Bonham ISD schools welcomed 1,899 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0.7% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Bonham ISD roughly covers schools within Fannin County and has a main office in Bonham.

Among the five schools in Bonham ISD schools, Bonham High School recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of five 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 %
2022-23	1,899	14	0.7%
2021-22	1,887	17	0.9%
2020-21	1,796	13	0.7%
2019-20	1,874	17	0.9%