The percentage of students in public elementary and secondary schools who were White decreased from 65 to 49 percent between 1995 and 2015. The percentage of students who were Hispanic rose from 14 percent to 26 percent, and the percentage of students who were Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 4 to 5 percent. The percentage of students who were Black increased from 1995 to 2005, and then, decreased to 15 percent in 2015.
| Race/ethnicity of student | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| White | 64.8 | 57.0 | 48.9 |
| Black | 16.8 | 17.2 | 15.4 |
| Hispanic | 13.5 | 19.9 | 25.9 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.7 | 4.6 | 5.3 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Two or more races | — | — | 3.4 |