- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corpus Christi, TX
Oak Park Special Emphasis School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Park Special Emphasis School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481527001077
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Park Special Emphasis School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #44 of 49
- schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 93.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Park Special Emphasis School has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Park Special Emphasis School ranks #44 of 49 schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Corpus Christi Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481527001077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Oak Park Special Emphasis School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 481527001077 · Corpus Christi, TX Other · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 15.9:1 · 93.4% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students)
Oak Park Special Emphasis School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Oak Park Special Emphasis School 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 541
Oak Park Special Emphasis School
541 students
What this shows Oak Park Special Emphasis School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Park Special Emphasis School compares
Oak Park Special Emphasis School 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.4% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.0%
African American 9.1%
White 7.0%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Oak Park Special Emphasis School 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 Oak Park Special Emphasis School 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moody H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Park Special Emphasis School'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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Park Special Emphasis School
How many students attend Oak Park Special Emphasis School?
Oak Park Special Emphasis School has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Special Emphasis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Special Emphasis School is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Park Special Emphasis School?
93.4% of students at Oak Park Special Emphasis School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Park Special Emphasis School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Park Special Emphasis School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.0% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Park Special Emphasis School?
Oak Park Special Emphasis School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Oak Park Special Emphasis School rank among schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Park Special Emphasis School ranks #44 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 Oak Park Special Emphasis School, 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.