Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Calk Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)85-89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
14%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Calk Elementary School?
274 students attend Calk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Calk Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calk Elementary School?
Calk Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calk Elementary School offer ?
Calk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Calk Elementary School part of?
Calk Elementary School is part of Corpus Christi Independent School District.
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