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Elementary· 57 schools in district

CROCKETT EL

2625 BELTON ST, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78416CORPUS CHRISTI ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
302
Students
Total enrolled
$13,510
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 21% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 302 students in grades PK–05 in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,510 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CROCKETT EL is a mid-sized elementary in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, serving grades PK–05 with 302 students. The district invests $13,510 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at CROCKETT EL

302
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
95%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution164 male · 138 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility95%
National avg 52% · 288 students
Student Composition
93%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino93%
Black2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 481527001049

Academic Outcomes at CROCKETT EL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 27th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 78416

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,510Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,510
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,945
Student Support$2,567
Administration$1,621
Operations$2,027
Other$1,351
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,510 spent per student, an estimated $5,985 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
26%
49%
State government
26.3%
Local (property tax)
48.8%
Federal programs
25.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 95% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
KOLDA ELFAYE WEBB ELCALK-WILSON ELBARNES EL
+11 more
↓
Middle
ADKINS MIDDLEBAKER MIDDLEGRANT MIDDLECUNNINGHAM MIDDLE AT SOUTH PARK
+5 more
↓
High School
VETERANS MEMORIAL H SCARROLL H SRAY H SROY MILLER H S AND METRO SCHOOL OF DESIGN
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyNueces County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCORPUS CHRISTI ISD →
Phone: (361)878-2220
NCES ID: 481527001049
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CORPUS CHRISTI seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CORPUS CHRISTI ISD
High
VETERANS MEMORIAL H S
1,949 students · 09–12
● 42 opp36% FRL
High
CARROLL H S
1,851 students · 09–12
● 51 opp68% FRL
High
RAY H S
1,640 students · 09–12
● 42 opp69% FRL
High
ROY MILLER H S AND METRO SCHOOL OF DESIGN
1,538 students · 07–12
● 40 opp88% FRL
High
KING H S
1,400 students · 09–12
● 48 opp63% FRL
High
MOODY H S
1,382 students · 09–12
● 40 opp84% FRL
Mid
ADKINS MIDDLE
956 students · 06–08
● 42 opp48% FRL
Mid
BAKER MIDDLE
880 students · 06–08
● 42 opp65% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2625 BELTON ST, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78416
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.