How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dr M L Garza-Gonzalez Charter School | Garcia Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Corpus Christi, TX |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 147 | 556 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87.8% | 92.8% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dr M L Garza-Gonzalez Charter School | Garcia Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,183 | $11,836 |
| District | Dr M L Garza-Gonzalez Charter School | Corpus Christi ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dr M L Garza-Gonzalez Charter School | Garcia Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| African American | 8.2% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89.1% | 93.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.7% | 0.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dr M L Garza-Gonzalez Charter School | Garcia Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 166:1 | 468:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.9% | 34.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.