Longview Times

There were four American Indian students enrolled in Gladewater ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 20% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Gladewater ISD schools welcomed 1,703 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0.2% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Gladewater ISD roughly covers schools within Gregg County and has a main office in Gladewater.

Gladewater High School was the only school in the district which enrolled American Indian students, welcoming four students in the 2021-22 school 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.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total of American Indian Students	American Indian students %
2021-22	1,703	4	0.2
2020-21	1,755	5	0.3
2019-20	1,835	5	0.3