- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corpus Christi, TX
Kolda El
Federal NCES profile for Kolda El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481527012727
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kolda El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #7 of 49
- schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kolda El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kolda El ranks #7 of 49 schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Corpus Christi Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481527012727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Kolda El held near 920 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 481527012727 · Corpus Christi, TX Other · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 13.1:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students)
Kolda El held near 920 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kolda 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 641
Kolda El
641 students
What this shows Kolda El reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kolda El compares
Kolda El 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.7%
White 12.6%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Kolda El is more 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 Kolda El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moody H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kolda 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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kolda El
How many students attend Kolda El?
Kolda El has 641 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 879 (2022-23) → 920 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kolda El?
The student-teacher ratio at Kolda El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kolda El?
34.6% of students at Kolda El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kolda El?
The largest demographic group at Kolda El is Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kolda El?
Kolda El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Kolda El rank among schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Kolda El ranks #7 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 Kolda 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.