At a glance
Reported students
746
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532.5
Calk-Wilson El: 746 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 658
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Calk-Wilson El
Calk-Wilson El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Corpus Christi. It is one of 55 current school records connected to Corpus Christi ISD. NCES reports 746 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (85.1%) and White (9.8%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Calk-Wilson El
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.8%
- Hispanic85.1%
- Black3.4%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Corpus Christi ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Barnes El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
700 reported students
Metro El Sch of Design
Elementary · Grades PK–06
682 reported students
Kolda El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
641 reported students
Shaw El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
638 reported students
Faye Webb El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
634 reported students
Mireles El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
621 reported students
Public schools near Calk-Wilson El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Helen Berlanga El Elementary · Corpus Christi ISD | PK–05 | 590 | 0.8 mi |
| Windsor Park G/T Elementary · Corpus Christi ISD | 01–05 | 602 | 1.1 mi |
| Hicks El Elementary · Corpus Christi ISD | PK–05 | 559 | 1.4 mi |
| Yeager El Elementary · Corpus Christi ISD | PK–05 | 294 | 1.9 mi |
| Houston El Elementary · Corpus Christi ISD | PK–05 | 356 | 1.9 mi |
| Fannin El Elementary · Corpus Christi ISD | PK–05 | 339 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Calk-Wilson El
What grades does Calk-Wilson El serve?
Calk-Wilson El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Corpus Christi ISD.
How many students attend Calk-Wilson El?
Calk-Wilson El reported 746 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 658 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Calk-Wilson El?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 746 students and 43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Calk-Wilson El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Calk-Wilson El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Corpus Christi ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Calk-Wilson El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Calk-Wilson El in?
Calk-Wilson El is part of Corpus Christi ISD, based in Corpus Christi, TX, which operates 55 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Calk-Wilson El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mary Helen Berlanga El (0.8 mi), Windsor Park G/T (1.1 mi), Hicks El (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.