- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Grant Middle held near 821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.4 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 481527017052 · Corpus Christi, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
772 enr · 16.8:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students)
Grant Middle held near 821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.4 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Grant Middle 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 772
Grant Middle
772 students
What this shows Grant Middle reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grant Middle compares
Grant Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Corpus Christi Isd reports $11,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 middle 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 (~772 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 821 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.