Enrollment
682
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 481527001047
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design — Corpus Christi, TX
Federal NCES profile for Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Corpus Christi Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design reports 682 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 72.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% above the Texas average and 39% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 682 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Corpus Christi Isd spends $13,510 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.8% from local sources (property taxes), 26.2% from the state, and 25.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 71% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Texas — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,510
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 682 Top 71% in Texas — larger than 29% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 72.1% +16% vs state
NCES ID 481527001047
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 682:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.0%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corpus Christi Isd, which includes Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design.
$13,510
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.8%
State 26.2%
Federal 25.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,424
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
Similar other schools in Corpus Christi
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Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design
Standard public school
1,424 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Calallen H S
Standard public school
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Meadowbrook El
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923 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Tuloso-Midway Pri
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779 students 16:1 students per teacher
Calk-Wilson El
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746 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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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 other school in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX.
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 15.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.