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Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level

Elementary School

450 CHAMBERLAIN ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Private

Enrollment

163

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#290 of 883

In Corpus Christi

#5 of 13

public schools

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Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level

6.9/10

Elementary School in Corpus Christi · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Menger EL

7.3/10

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6.1/10

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About Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level

Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level is a private elementary school in Corpus Christi, TX. Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level serves approximately 163 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares0.7 pts above TX schools
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 163 students, Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level compares to 52 public schools serving similar grades in Corpus Christi, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
This School
vs
15.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
163
This School
vs
483
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 59.5% vs 0%
White 27.6% vs 0%
Asian 1.8% vs 0%
Black 1.2% vs 0%
Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level Corpus Christi Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level (this school) 6.9
MENGER EL 7.3
WYNN SEALE METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF DESIGN 6.9
CORPUS CHRISTI MONTESSORI SCHOOL 3.1
HOUSTON EL 6.8
TRAVIS EL 2.8
MARY HELEN BERLANGA EL 4.6
ALLEN EL 4.7
CALK-WILSON EL 5.9
FANNIN EL 6.0
PROMESA COLLEGE PREP WEST CORPUS CHRISTI 5.9
HICKS EL 6.7
SHAW SES 3.5
GARCIA EL 4.1
DR M L GARZA-GONZALEZ CHARTER SCHOOL 7.3
ZAVALA EL 4.9
STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER 5.3
WINDSOR PARK G/T 9.3
KENNEDY EL 6.1
KOSTORYZ EL 7.1
YEAGER EL 5.4

Showing 20 of 52 schools. View all schools in Corpus Christi

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 56%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 163
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TX

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 59.5%
White 27.6%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 1.8%
Black 1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

450 CHAMBERLAIN ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MENGER EL (rated 7.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ST JAMES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, WYNN SEALE METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF DESIGN (rated 6.9/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Corpus Christi, see our Corpus Christi schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
MENGER EL Corpus Christi 0.5 mi 7.3
RAY H S Corpus Christi 0.6 mi 6.1
ST PATRICK SCHOOL Corpus Christi 0.6 mi 6.6
VENTURE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Corpus Christi 0.8 mi
RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY CORPUS CHRISTI Corpus Christi 0.9 mi 4.2
COLLEGIATE H S Corpus Christi 0.9 mi 8.0
WYNN SEALE METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF DESIGN Corpus Christi 1.0 mi 6.9
CORPUS CHRISTI MONTESSORI SCHOOL Corpus Christi 1.1 mi 3.1
HOUSTON EL Corpus Christi 1.1 mi 6.8
BAKER MIDDLE Corpus Christi 1.3 mi 6.3
MARY HELEN BERLANGA EL Corpus Christi 1.5 mi 4.6
ALLEN EL Corpus Christi 1.5 mi 4.7
TRAVIS EL Corpus Christi 1.4 mi 2.8
ST JAMES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Corpus Christi 1.7 mi 7.2
CALK-WILSON EL Corpus Christi 1.7 mi 5.9
ANNAPOLIS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Corpus Christi 1.8 mi 6.8
HAMLIN MIDDLE Corpus Christi 1.8 mi 5.2
FANNIN EL Corpus Christi 1.8 mi 6.0
HICKS EL Corpus Christi 2.3 mi 6.7
MARTIN MIDDLE Corpus Christi 2.2 mi 3.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 78404 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,264

Median Home Value

$180,500

Median Rent

$1,172/mo

Population

13,607

College Educated

23.1%

Homeownership

53.1%

Avg Commute

19.2 min

Poverty Rate

15.7%

Median Age

45.9

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HANDLEY STEM EL Garland, TX 6.9
LEON HEIGHTS EL Belton, TX 6.9
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PERRYTON KINDER Perryton, TX 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level

What grades does Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level serve?

Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level?

Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level?

The student-teacher ratio at Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level rank in TX?

Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level ranks #290 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level's MySchoolScout rating?

Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level a private school?

Yes, Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level a religious school?

Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
74 Very Walkable
Transit Score
34 Some Transit
Bike Score
49 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
163
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Nueces County

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