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#4788 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Kennedy EL
Elementary School · West Oso ISD · Corpus Christi, TX
A West Oso ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1102 VILLARREAL DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78416
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 80 schools in Corpus Christi.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kennedy EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,895/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corpus Christi), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,726
Median home value
$93,100
Median rent
$1,066/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Support CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 4–12 | 0.3 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Garcia ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| West Oso ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 3–5 | 0.8 mi | 391 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
West Oso ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,017NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennedy EL is listed in WEST OSO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennedy EL
Kennedy EL is a public elementary school in Corpus Christi, TX, part of West Oso ISD, serving approximately 560 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,788 of 8,552 schools in TX. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennedy EL
What grades does Kennedy EL serve?
Kennedy EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kennedy EL?
Kennedy EL has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy EL is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kennedy EL rank in TX?
Kennedy EL ranks #4,788 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kennedy EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennedy EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Kennedy EL a charter school?
No, Kennedy EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kennedy EL a Title I school?
No, Kennedy EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennedy EL?
95.9% of students at Kennedy EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 560
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Nueces County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (361) 806-5920
- Area population (ZIP 78416)
- 13,116
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78416; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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