- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corpus Christi, TX
West Oso El
Federal NCES profile for West Oso El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484512008890
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Oso El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 13
- elementary schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 90.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Oso El has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Oso El ranks #11 of 13 elementary schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: West Oso Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484512008890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
West Oso El held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 484512008890 · Corpus Christi, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 17.7:1 · 90.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West Oso H S (491 students)
West Oso El held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Oso El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Oso El
532 students
- West Oso H S
West Oso H S
491 students
- West Oso J H
West Oso J H
391 students
- Kennedy El
Kennedy El
363 students
- West Oso Isd J 1
West Oso Isd Jjaep
1 students
What this shows West Oso El reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Oso El compares
West Oso 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.9% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$13,017
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 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.7%
African American 9.8%
White 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, West Oso El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Oso Isd reports $13,017 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Oso El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Oso H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Oso J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Oso Isd Jjaep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Oso El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Oso El
How many students attend West Oso El?
West Oso El has 532 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Oso El?
The student-teacher ratio at West Oso El is 17.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Oso El?
90.9% of students at West Oso El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Oso El?
The largest demographic group at West Oso El is Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Oso El?
West Oso El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 West Oso El rank among elementary schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, West Oso El ranks #11 of 13 elementary 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 elementary schools in Corpus Christi on the city page.
What other schools are in West Oso Isd?
Besides West Oso El, West Oso Isd also operates West Oso H S (491 students), West Oso J H (391 students), and Kennedy El (363 students). See the West Oso Isd district page for the complete list.