- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corpus Christi, TX
Shaw Ses
Federal NCES profile for Shaw Ses, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481527001069
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shaw Ses earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #43 of 49
- schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 93.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Shaw Ses has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shaw Ses ranks #43 of 49 schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Corpus Christi Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481527001069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+251 students YoY
Shaw Ses grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+69.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+251 students YoY 481527001069 · Corpus Christi, TX Other · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 26.6:1 · 93.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students)
Shaw Ses grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+69.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Shaw Ses 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 638
Shaw Ses
638 students
What this shows Shaw Ses reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shaw Ses compares
Shaw Ses 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 | 26.6:1 | ▲ 81% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.9% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.7%
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 638 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.1%
White 1.9%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Shaw Ses 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 Shaw Ses 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shaw Ses'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 (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shaw Ses
How many students attend Shaw Ses?
Shaw Ses has 638 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), up 251.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaw Ses?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaw Ses is 26.6:1, which is 81% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shaw Ses?
93.9% of students at Shaw Ses are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shaw Ses?
The largest demographic group at Shaw Ses is Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaw Ses?
Shaw Ses has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Shaw Ses rank among schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Shaw Ses ranks #43 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 Shaw Ses, 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.