Corpus Christi Sun

There were six African American students enrolled in Ricardo ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 50% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Ricardo ISD schools welcomed 625 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 1% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Ricardo ISD roughly covers schools within Kleberg County and has a main office in Kingsville.

Among the two schools in Ricardo ISD schools, Ricardo Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of four 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 African American Students	African American students %
2021-22	625	6	1
2020-21	654	4	0.6
2019-20	672	7	1