Grayson Times

There were 11 American Indian students enrolled in Tom Bean ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, the same number as the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Tom Bean ISD schools welcomed 666 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 1.7% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

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

Among the three schools in Tom Bean ISD schools, Tom Bean Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of six 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	666	11	1.7%
2021-22	657	11	1.7%
2020-21	659	12	1.8%
2019-20	624	8	1.3%