Hill Country Chronicle

There were 430 Hispanic students enrolled in San Saba ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 5.1% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that San Saba ISD schools welcomed 731 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 58.8% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

San Saba ISD roughly covers schools within San Saba County and has a main office in San Saba.

Among the three schools in San Saba ISD schools, San Saba Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 193 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 %
2021-22	731	430	58.8
2020-21	722	409	56.6
2019-20	771	428	55.5