- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corpus Christi, TX
Sst Corpus Christi
Federal NCES profile for Sst Corpus Christi, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480140012144Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sst Corpus Christi earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 49
- schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sst Corpus Christi has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Corpus Christi ranks #5 of 49 schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: School of Science and Technology Discovery · Texas
NCES ID 480140012144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+240 students YoY
Sst Corpus Christi grew from 2,215 students in 2022-23 to 2,455 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE held 166.2 → 166.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+240 students YoY 480140012144 · Corpus Christi, TX Other · LARGE · CHARTER
2,343 enr · 14.1:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Sst Sugarland (739 students)
Sst Corpus Christi grew from 2,215 students in 2022-23 to 2,455 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE held 166.2 → 166.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sst Corpus Christi in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sst Corpus Christi
2,343 students
- Sst Sugarland 739
Sst Sugarland
739 students
- Sst Hill Count 675
Sst Hill Country
675 students
- Sst Northwest 661
Sst Northwest
661 students
- Sst Advancemen 646
Sst Advancement
646 students
- Sst Discovery 508
Sst Discovery
508 students
What this shows Sst Corpus Christi reports 2,343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sst Corpus Christi compares
Sst Corpus Christi 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,343 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,343
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$11,913
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.3%
White 10.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Sst Corpus Christi is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School of Science and Technology Discovery reports $11,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sst Corpus Christi Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sst Sugarland | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Hill Country | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sst Northwest | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Advancement | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Discovery | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sst Corpus Christi's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~2,343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sst Corpus Christi
How many students attend Sst Corpus Christi?
Sst Corpus Christi has 2,343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,215 (2022-23) → 2,455 (2023-24), up 240.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sst Corpus Christi?
The student-teacher ratio at Sst Corpus Christi is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Sst Corpus Christi?
61.0% of students at Sst Corpus Christi are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sst Corpus Christi?
The largest demographic group at Sst Corpus Christi is Hispanic or Latino at 83.3% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sst Corpus Christi?
Sst Corpus Christi has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sst Corpus Christi rank among schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Corpus Christi ranks #5 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 School of Science and Technology Discovery?
Besides Sst Corpus Christi, School of Science and Technology Discovery also operates Sst Sugarland (739 students), Sst Hill Country (675 students), and Sst Northwest (661 students). See the School of Science and Technology Discovery district page for the complete list.