Texas State Board Of Education Vice Chair Pam Little (2024) | pamlittle.com
Texas State Board Of Education Vice Chair Pam Little (2024) | pamlittle.com
Of the 1,285 students enrolled in Brooks County schools, 93.3% were considered economically disadvantaged. This is a 3.7% decrease from the previous school year.
Brooks County enrolled the 91st lowest number of students identified as economically disadvantaged among Texas counties.
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.
Number of Economically Disadvantaged Students Over 4 Years
Economically Disadvantaged Students in Brooks County Schools in 2022-23 School Year
| School | Number of Economically Disadvantaged Students | Total Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| Falfurrias High School | 371 | 401 |
| Falfurrias Elementary School | 252 | 263 |
| Falfurrias Junior High School | 238 | 274 |
| Falfurrias Innovation Academy | 174 | 179 |
| Lasater Elementary School | 164 | 168 |
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