TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
Of the 2,006 students enrolled in Runnels County schools, 61.9% were considered economically disadvantaged. This is a 5.2% increase over the previous school year.
Runnels County enrolled the 93rd 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 3 Years
Economically Disadvantaged Students in Runnels County Schools in 2021-22 School Year
| School | Number of Economically Disadvantaged Students | Total Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| Ballinger Elementary School | 255 | 374 |
| Winters Elementary School | 231 | 307 |
| Ballinger High School | 136 | 256 |
| Ballinger Junior High School | 133 | 201 |
| Miles Elementary School | 131 | 261 |
| Winters High School | 110 | 164 |
| Olfen School | 98 | 134 |
| Miles High School | 87 | 220 |
| Winters Junior High School | 52 | 80 |
| Wall Special Programs | 5 | 5 |
| Fairview Special Programs | 2 | 2 |
| Fairview Accelerated | 1 | 2 |
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