Grayson Times

There were five American Indian students enrolled in Leonard ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 44.4% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Leonard ISD schools welcomed 814 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0.6% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

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

Among the four schools in Leonard ISD schools, Leonard Junior High School recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of three 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	814	5	0.6%
2021-22	827	9	1.1%
2020-21	831	11	1.3%
2019-20	861	10	1.2%