North Coastal News

There were 34 Asian students enrolled in Edna ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 10.5% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Edna ISD schools welcomed 1,573 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 2.2% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Edna ISD roughly covers schools within Jackson County and has a main office in Edna.

Among the six schools in Edna ISD schools, Edna Junior High School recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of nine 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 Asian Students	Asian students %
2022-23	1,573	34	2.2%
2021-22	1,559	38	2.4%
2020-21	1,483	29	2%
2019-20	1,583	32	2%