Enrollment
772
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corpus Christi, TX
Grant Middle
Federal NCES profile for Grant Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481527017052
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools.
- #15 of 16
- middle schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Middle ranks #15 of 16 middle schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Corpus Christi Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481527017052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grant Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grant Middle
Grant Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Corpus Christi, Texas, enrolling 772 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 772 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,335 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,289, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Corpus Christi Isd spends $9,995 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 243 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 772 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Corpus Christi Isd also operates Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students) and Carroll H S (1,928 students) alongside Grant Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grant Middle compares
Grant Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$9,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.3%
White 13.5%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Grant Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corpus Christi Isd, which includes Grant Middle.
$9,995
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.8%
State 26.2%
Federal 25.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Grant Middle 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 | Higher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~772 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grant Middle
How many students attend Grant Middle?
Grant Middle has 772 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Middle is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grant Middle?
56.1% of students at Grant Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Middle?
The largest demographic group at Grant Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Middle?
Grant Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grant Middle rank among middle schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Middle ranks #15 of 16 middle 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 middle schools in Corpus Christi on the city page.
Is Grant Middle a good school?
Grant Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Corpus Christi Isd?
Besides Grant Middle, 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.
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