- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corpus Christi, TX
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design
Federal NCES profile for Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481527001047
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #35 of 49
- schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design ranks #35 of 49 schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Corpus Christi Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481527001047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+103 students YoY
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design grew from 592 students in 2022-23 to 695 in 2023-24 (+17.4%).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+103 students YoY 481527001047 · Corpus Christi, TX Other · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 17.9:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students)
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design grew from 592 students in 2022-23 to 695 in 2023-24 (+17.4%). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design 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 682
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design
682 students
What this shows Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design compares
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.6%
White 9.1%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design 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 Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carroll H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ray H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moody H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design'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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design
How many students attend Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design?
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design has 682 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), up 103.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design?
The student-teacher ratio at Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design?
72.1% of students at Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design?
The largest demographic group at Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design is Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design?
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design rank among schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design ranks #35 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 Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design, 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.