Lubbock Times

There were 21 multiracial students enrolled in Slaton ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, the same number as the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Slaton ISD schools welcomed 1,284 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, multiracial students comprised 1.6% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Slaton ISD roughly covers schools within Lubbock County and has a main office in Slaton.

Among the six schools in Slaton ISD schools, Cathelene Thomas Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 12 students.

Education in Texas is often a hot button issue, especially as test scores lag behind other states.

"The problems commonly cited are flaws in the school financing system, relatively low teacher salary, poor test performance by students... dropouts from traditional schools in favor of charter schools... gun violence, and mental health issues," claimed the Texas Almanac.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total of Multiracial Students	Multiracial students %
2021-22	1,284	21	1.6
2020-21	1,326	21	1.6
2019-20	1,356	17	1.3