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How has CALK-WILSON EL changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
746
Elementary
DISTRICT 491 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CORPUS CHRISTI ISD·NCES 481527001091
Calk-Wilson Elementary School
3925 FT WORTH ST, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411 · (361) 878-2860 · Nueces County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL746 STUDENTS
B
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 60% of Texas public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
43 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
80%
596 students
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 75 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 128 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 120 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 90 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 93 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 121 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 119 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (128) is 8% larger than its 5th grade class (119).
Student demographics
26%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
55.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +37.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
44.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +26.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 55 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 44 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 37 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 26 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 27.0% | 28.0% | 28.0% | 17.0% |
| Mathematics | 20.0% | 24.0% | 28.0% | 28.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 55.0% | 44.0% |
| 2024-25 | 56.0% | 43.0% |
| 2023-24 | 48.0% | 46.0% |
| 2022-23 | 20.0% | 24.0% |
| 2021-22 | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| 2020-21 | 18.0% | 18.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
41.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
39.6%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+2.1pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 42% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 40% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Calk-Wilson Elementary School
Calk-Wilson Elementary School's state test result (41.6% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calk-Wilson Elementary School this school | 746 | 79.9% | 41.6% |
| Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design CORPUS CHRISTI | 682 | 77.1% | 53.5% |
| IDEA Horizon Vista Academy HORIZON CITY | 742 | 79.4% | 38.0% |
| Lively Elementary School IRVING | 794 | 83.4% | 24.3% |
| Highland Forest Elementary School SAN ANTONIO | 694 | 80.8% | 39.8% |
| Howsman Elementary School SAN ANTONIO | 729 | 77.5% | 30.2% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Calk-Wilson Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Nueces County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.6% | #2,376 of 4,401 | #23 of 47 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 44.0% | #2,386 of 4,466 ▼ 69 | #28 of 51 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 55.0% | #1,910 of 4,466 ▼ 129 | #24 of 51 ▼ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +27.5pp | #206 of 3,998 | #2 of 42 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 746 | #648 of 4,938 | #4 of 58 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.4:1 | #4,017 of 4,622 | #47 of 53 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.4% | #3,543 of 4,628 | #30 of 53 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 79.9% | #1,964 of 4,789 | #29 of 56 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.0% | #2,695 of 2,838 | #37 of 38 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
746
+9 (+1%) vs 2020
+532% since 1990-91, when it was 118
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
was 16.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 746 | 43 | 17.4:1 | 80% (596) |
| 2023-24 | 732 | 43.7 | 16.7:1 | 84% (612) |
| 2022-23 | 693 | 42 | 16.5:1 | 84% (585) |
| 2020-21 | 737 | 46 | 16.0:1 | 83% (614) |
| 2017-18 | 761 | 41.8 | 18.2:1 | 80% (606) |
| 2015-16 | 440 | 25 | 17.6:1 | 49% (214) |
| 2010-11 | 614 | 36 | 17.1:1 | 74% (452) |
| 2000-01 | 649 | 36 | 18.0:1 | 50% (323) |
| 1990-91 | 118 | 22 | 5.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Calk-Wilson Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (761 to 746); teachers up 3% (41.8 to 43).
About Calk-Wilson Elementary School
Calk-Wilson Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school in Texas, located in CORPUS CHRISTI. Students in pre-K through 5 attend the school, which enrolls 746 students. For comparison, elementary schools in Texas average about 519 students.
CORPUS CHRISTI ISD has 33,103 students spread across 54 schools.
Most students at Calk-Wilson Elementary School are Hispanic: 85% of enrollment. Other groups include 10% White and 3% Black. The county population is about 63% Hispanic. Calk-Wilson Elementary School has a diversity index of 26%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Calk-Wilson Elementary School's 43 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 17.4:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Texas average 15.1:1. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 80%. The 67% average for public schools in Nueces County is 13 points lower.
The allk12 Grade for Calk-Wilson Elementary School is B. Compared with Texas public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 60% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
The allk12 BeatsExpectations score for Calk-Wilson Elementary School is +2.1 points: 41.6% actual, 39.6% predicted.
In Nueces County (population about 352,955), median household income is about $66,897, roughly 24% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Calk-Wilson Elementary School is one of 124 public schools in Nueces County, which together enroll about 59,619 students.
Hamlin Middle School is the public school closest to Calk-Wilson Elementary School, about 0.1 miles away. Calk-Wilson Elementary School has at least 8 other public schools within five miles. Calk-Wilson Elementary School ranks 6th of 8 among nearby schools on average proficiency, with 41.6% against a local average of 49.8%.
Its NCES locale code is City: Large: the school is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
The student count changed little between 2020-21 (737) and 2024-25 (746). The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 16.0:1 to 17.4:1.
Questions about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Nueces County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
352,955
Census ACS
Median income
$66,897
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
124
59,619 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CORPUS CHRISTI ISD
- Veterans Memorial High SchoolHigh · 2,026 students
- Carroll High SchoolHigh · 1,928 students
- Ray High SchoolHigh · 1,578 students
- Roy Miller H S and Metro School of DesignHigh · 1,424 students
- Moody High SchoolHigh · 1,326 students
- King High SchoolHigh · 1,279 students
Other schools in CORPUS CHRISTI
- Sst Corpus ChristiCombined · 2,343 students
- Veterans Memorial High SchoolHigh · 2,026 students
- Flour Bluff High SchoolHigh · 1,940 students
- Carroll High SchoolHigh · 1,928 students
- Ray High SchoolHigh · 1,578 students
- Roy Miller H S and Metro School of DesignHigh · 1,424 students
Nearby schools
- Hamlin Middle School0.1 mi · 364
- Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School0.8 mi · 590
- Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi1.0 mi · 237
- Windsor Park G/T1.1 mi · 602
- Baker Middle School1.2 mi · 937
- Ray High School1.3 mi · 1,578
Frequently asked questions
About Calk-Wilson Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Calk-Wilson Elementary School?
Calk-Wilson Elementary School enrolls approximately 746 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Calk-Wilson Elementary School serve?
Calk-Wilson Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calk-Wilson Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Calk-Wilson Elementary School is approximately 17.4:1 (43 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Calk-Wilson Elementary School?
At Calk-Wilson Elementary School, the student body is approximately 10% White, 85% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Calk-Wilson Elementary School public or private?
Calk-Wilson Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by CORPUS CHRISTI ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.