Lubbock Times

There were 816 Hispanic students enrolled in Slaton ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 1.4% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Slaton ISD schools welcomed 1,268 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 64.4% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

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

Among the five schools in Slaton ISD schools, Cathelene Thomas Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 263 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 Hispanic Students	Hispanic students %
2022-23	1,268	816	64.4%
2021-22	1,284	828	64.5%
2020-21	1,326	853	64.3%
2019-20	1,356	871	64.2%