East Central Texas News

There were 37 Asian students enrolled in Corsicana ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 17.8% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Corsicana ISD schools welcomed 6,006 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 0.6% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Corsicana ISD roughly covers schools within Navarro County and has a main office in Corsicana.

Among the eight schools in Corsicana ISD schools, Corsicana High School recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2021-22 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 %
2021-22	6,006	37	0.6
2020-21	6,059	45	0.7
2019-20	6,047	39	0.6