- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corpus Christi, TX
West Oso J H
Federal NCES profile for West Oso J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484512005148
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Oso J H earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 16
- middle schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 83.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Oso J H has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Oso J H ranks #6 of 16 middle schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: West Oso Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484512005148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
West Oso J H held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 484512005148 · Corpus Christi, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 10.3:1 · 83.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: West Oso El (532 students)
West Oso J H held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Oso J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Oso El
West Oso El
532 students
- West Oso H S
West Oso H S
491 students
- This school
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 J H reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Oso J H compares
West Oso J H 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.4% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.4%
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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.0%
African American 10.0%
White 2.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, West Oso J H 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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Oso El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Oso H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Oso Isd Jjaep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Oso J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Oso J H
How many students attend West Oso J H?
West Oso J H has 391 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Oso J H?
The student-teacher ratio at West Oso J H is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 West Oso J H?
83.4% of students at West Oso J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Oso J H?
The largest demographic group at West Oso J H is Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Oso J H?
West Oso J H has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 J H rank among middle schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, West Oso J H ranks #6 of 16 middle 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 middle schools in Corpus Christi on the city page.
What other schools are in West Oso Isd?
Besides West Oso J H, West Oso Isd also operates West Oso El (532 students), West Oso H S (491 students), and Kennedy El (363 students). See the West Oso Isd district page for the complete list.