West DFW News

The majority of students in Parker County school districts were white in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Of the 33,985 students attending Parker County schools, 68.9% were white. Hispanic students comprised the second-largest ethnic group in the county, making up 24.5% of the student body.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most represented group in Parker County school districts, comprising 70.1% of the student body.

Weatherford ISD had the most even distribution of races among the districts in the county, with 61.2% white, 31.1% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 2.3% Black, 0.7% American Indian, 0.5% Asian, and 0.1% Pacific Islander students.

In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county increased 1.6% compared to the previous year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Parker County.

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.

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.

District	Most prevalent ethnic group	Percent of Total Student Body	Total enrollment
Aledo ISD	White	73.2%	8,161
Azle ISD	White	63.9%	7,218
Brock ISD	White	83%	2,177
Crosstimbers Academy	White	82.2%	135
Garner ISD	White	70.7%	365
Millsap ISD	White	78.8%	1,100
Peaster ISD	White	77.6%	1,706
Poolville ISD	White	68.8%	749
Springtown ISD	White	70%	4,171
Weatherford ISD	White	61.2%	8,203