- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corpus Christi, TX
Dawson El
Federal NCES profile for Dawson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481527007706
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dawson El earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #32 of 49
- schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dawson El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dawson El ranks #32 of 49 schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Corpus Christi Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481527007706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Dawson El grew from 480 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 481527007706 · Corpus Christi, TX Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 17.1:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students)
Dawson El grew from 480 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dawson El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
2,026 students
- Carroll H S
Carroll H S
1,928 students
- Ray H S
Ray H S
1,578 students
- Roy Miller H S
Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design
1,424 students
- Moody H S
Moody H S
1,326 students
- This school 548
Dawson El
548 students
What this shows Dawson El reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dawson El compares
Dawson El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$11,836
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 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.9%
White 11.7%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Dawson El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Corpus Christi Isd reports $11,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dawson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moody H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dawson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,424
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dawson El
How many students attend Dawson El?
Dawson El has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawson El is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dawson El?
60.6% of students at Dawson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dawson El?
The largest demographic group at Dawson El is Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dawson El?
Dawson El has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Dawson El rank among schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Dawson El ranks #32 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 Corpus Christi Isd?
Besides Dawson El, Corpus Christi Isd also operates Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students), Carroll H S (1,928 students), and Ray H S (1,578 students). See the Corpus Christi Isd district page for the complete list.