Corpus Christi Independent School District

801 Leopard St
Corpus Christi, TX 78401-2421
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Corpus Christi Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 32 public preschools serving 15,258 students in Corpus Christi Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Corpus Christi Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
55 Schools
4,190 Schools
# Students
33,053 Students
2,151,418 Students
# Teachers
2,085 Teachers
147,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Corpus Christi Independent School District, which is ranked #805 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#812 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
44%
46%
51%
33%
46%
90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
82%
55%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
11%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,895 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,284 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$426 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$472 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,895
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,284
$14,117

Best Corpus Christi Independent School District Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kolda Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3730 Rodd Field Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Early Childhood Development Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6300 Ocean Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3366
Gr: PK | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Faye Webb Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6953 Boardwalk Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2740
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Mireles Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7658 Cimarron Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-0120
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Barnes Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2829 Oso Pkwy
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 994-5051
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Club Estates
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5222 Merganser Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-3780
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7533 Lipes Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 994-3674
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6902 Williams Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6821 Sanders Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-0140
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Los Encinos Ses
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1921 Dorado St
Corpus Christi, TX 78417
(361) 878-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Kostoryz Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3602 Panama Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
363 Norton St
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Galvan Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3126 Masterson Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Menger Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2401 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Schanen Estates Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5717 Killarmet Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2940
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1707 Ayers St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2780
Gr: PK-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Hicks Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3602 Mcardle Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1945 Gollihar Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2280
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Calk-wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3925 Ft Worth St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Cullen Place Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Belmeade Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
Moore Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6121 Durant Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4102 Republic Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Yeager Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5414 Tripoli Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2920
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2424.
Fannin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2730 Gollihar Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2260
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1414 18th St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4120 Carroll Ln
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2160
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2727.
Shaw Ses
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2920 Soledad St
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5723 Hampshire Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3210 Churchill Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3125 Ruth St
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
Oak Park Special Emphasis School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 Leopard St
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
8112 Starry Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78403
(361) 695-7405
Gr: PK-5

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 55 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 33,053 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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