2021-22 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Collin County County schools?

Of the many ethnicities represented in Collin County County schools, the most prevalent ethnic group among students enrolled in Collin County County schools in 2021-22 school year were white, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Of the 208,865 students attending Collin County County schools, 39.2% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 22.1% of Collin County County students.

In the previous school year, white students still were the most common group in Collin County County, representing 40.5% of the student body.

David and Lynda Olson Elementary School had the most even distribution of races among the county schools, including 43.4% white students, 16.6% Asian students, 14.7% Black students, 13.8% Hispanic students, 10.4% Multi-racial students, 0.9% American Indian students, and 0.2% Pacific Islander students.

In the 2021-22 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 3.8% when compared to the previous year.

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.