- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corpus Christi, TX
Meadowbrook El
Federal NCES profile for Meadowbrook El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481527001071
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowbrook El earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #37 of 49
- schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 46.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowbrook El has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook El ranks #37 of 49 schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Corpus Christi Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481527001071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+505 students YoY
Meadowbrook El grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 838 in 2023-24 (+151.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 53.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+505 students YoY 481527001071 · Corpus Christi, TX Other · MID · TRAD
923 enr · 46.1:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students)
Meadowbrook El grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 838 in 2023-24 (+151.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 53.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Meadowbrook 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
Meadowbrook El
923 students
What this shows Meadowbrook El reports 923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowbrook El compares
Meadowbrook El 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 | 46.1:1 | ▲ 214% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46.1:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
923
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
46.1:1
students per teacher
- 214% 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
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 923 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.1%
White 14.3%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Meadowbrook El 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 Meadowbrook El 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ray H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moody H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowbrook 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 (~923 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowbrook El
How many students attend Meadowbrook El?
Meadowbrook El has 923 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 838 (2023-24), up 505.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook El?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook El is 46.1:1, which is 214% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 194% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowbrook El?
82.6% of students at Meadowbrook El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowbrook El?
The largest demographic group at Meadowbrook El is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowbrook El?
Meadowbrook El has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Meadowbrook El rank among schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook El ranks #37 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 Meadowbrook 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.