- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+232 students YoY
Kaffie Middle grew from 762 students in 2022-23 to 994 in 2023-24 (+30.4%).
Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+232 students YoY 481527006528 · Corpus Christi, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,154 enr · 29.6:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students)
Kaffie Middle grew from 762 students in 2022-23 to 994 in 2023-24 (+30.4%). Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kaffie 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
Kaffie Middle
1,154 students
What this shows Kaffie Middle reports 1,154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaffie Middle compares
Kaffie Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Corpus Christi Isd reports $11,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~1,154 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 762 (2022-23) → 994 (2023-24), up 232.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.