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 2026-27 school year, there are 54 public schools serving 32,732 students in Corpus Christi Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Corpus Christi Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
54 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
32,732 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
2,038 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Corpus Christi Independent School District, which is ranked #808 of all 1,193 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.
Overall District Rank
#812 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Graduation Rate
90%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.6%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
82%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
11%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,341 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,070 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$469 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$559 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,341
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,070
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Corpus Christi Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windsor Park G/t
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4525 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-3770
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-3770
Gr: 1-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Kolda Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3730 Rodd Field Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2980
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Collegiate High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Baldwin Blvd St Clair Bldg
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 698-2425
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 698-2425
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Early Childhood Development Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6300 Ocean Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3366
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3366
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Faye Webb Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6953 Boardwalk Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2740
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2740
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Education
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3902 Morgan Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-4780
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-4780
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Mireles Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7658 Cimarron Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-0120
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-0120
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Barnes Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2829 Oso Pkwy
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-7330
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-7330
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Club Estates
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5222 Merganser Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-3780
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-3780
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7533 Lipes Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-0100
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-0100
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6902 Williams Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2760
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6821 Sanders Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-0140
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-0140
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Los Encinos Ses
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1921 Dorado St
Corpus Christi, TX 78417
(361) 878-2600
Corpus Christi, TX 78417
(361) 878-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Kaffie Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5922 Brockhampton St
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-3700
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,154 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1515.
Baker Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1540 Casa Grande Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-4600
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
363 Norton St
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2520
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Galvan Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3126 Masterson Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2800
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Menger Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2401 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2640
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Schanen Estates Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5717 Killarmet Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2940
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2940
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Adkins Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2402 Ennis Joslin Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-3800
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2121.
Veterans Memorial High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3750 Cimarron Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-7900
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,026 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2222.
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Ayers St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2780
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2780
Gr: PK-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Hicks Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3602 Mcardle Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2200
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1945 Gollihar Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2280
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2280
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Calk-wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Ft Worth St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2860
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2626.
Cullen Place Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Belmeade Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2727.
Moore Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6121 Durant Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2660
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4102 Republic Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2820
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Yeager Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Tripoli Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2920
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2920
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Fannin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2730 Gollihar Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2260
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2260
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4350 Aaron Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-3740
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-3740
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3232.
Student Support Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2840
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2840
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1414 18th St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2140
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4120 Carroll Ln
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2160
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2160
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Shaw Ses
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2920 Soledad St
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-2100
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Corpus Christi Independent School District?
Corpus Christi Independent School District manages 54 public schools serving 32,732 students.
What is the rank of Corpus Christi Independent School District?
Corpus Christi Independent School District is ranked #808 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Corpus Christi Independent School District?
82% of Corpus Christi Independent School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Corpus Christi Independent School District?
Corpus Christi Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Corpus Christi Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,070 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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