Enrollment
1,154
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corpus Christi, TX
Kaffie Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kaffie Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481527006528
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaffie Middle earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #16 of 16
- middle schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kaffie Middle has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaffie Middle ranks #16 of 16 middle schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Corpus Christi Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481527006528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+101% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kaffie Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kaffie Middle
Kaffie Middle is a large middle school in Corpus Christi, Texas, enrolling 1,154 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.6:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 101% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,154 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 651 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #639, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (17%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 577 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Corpus Christi Isd also operates Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students) and Carroll H S (1,928 students) alongside Kaffie 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 Kaffie Middle compares
Kaffie 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 | 29.6:1 | ▲ 101% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,154 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,154
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
29.6:1
students per teacher
- 101% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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 71.9%
White 17.2%
African American 4.4%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Kaffie Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corpus Christi Isd, which includes Kaffie 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 Kaffie Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carroll H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ray H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moody H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaffie 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 (~1,154 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kaffie Middle
How many students attend Kaffie Middle?
Kaffie Middle has 1,154 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaffie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaffie Middle is 29.6:1, which is 101% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kaffie Middle?
44.4% of students at Kaffie Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaffie Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kaffie Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaffie Middle?
Kaffie Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Kaffie Middle rank among middle schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaffie Middle ranks #16 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 Kaffie Middle a good school?
Kaffie Middle earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Kaffie 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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