- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corpus Christi, TX
Calallen Wood River El
Federal NCES profile for Calallen Wood River El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481242006229
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calallen Wood River El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 49
- schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Calallen Wood River El has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calallen Wood River El ranks #9 of 49 schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Calallen Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481242006229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Calallen Wood River El held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 481242006229 · Corpus Christi, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 12.5:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Calallen H S (1,147 students)
Calallen Wood River El held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Calallen Wood River El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calallen H S
Calallen H S
1,147 students
- Calallen Middl
Calallen Middle
858 students
- Calallen East
Calallen East El
470 students
- Calallen West 426
Calallen West Int
426 students
- This school 425
Calallen Wood River El
425 students
- Wilma Magee In 419
Wilma Magee Int
419 students
What this shows Calallen Wood River El reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calallen Wood River El compares
Calallen Wood River El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 36.2%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Calallen Wood River El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calallen Isd reports $12,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calallen Wood River El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calallen H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calallen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calallen East El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calallen West Int | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilma Magee Int | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calallen Wood River El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calallen Wood River El
How many students attend Calallen Wood River El?
Calallen Wood River El has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calallen Wood River El?
The student-teacher ratio at Calallen Wood River El is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calallen Wood River El?
49.1% of students at Calallen Wood River El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calallen Wood River El?
The largest demographic group at Calallen Wood River El is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calallen Wood River El?
Calallen Wood River El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Calallen Wood River El rank among schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Calallen Wood River El ranks #9 of 49 schools in Corpus Christi, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Corpus Christi on the city page.
What other schools are in Calallen Isd?
Besides Calallen Wood River El, Calallen Isd also operates Calallen H S (1,147 students), Calallen Middle (858 students), and Calallen East El (470 students). See the Calallen Isd district page for the complete list.