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#5634 of 8,552 schools in TX
Oak Park Special Emphasis School
Elementary School · Corpus Christi ISD · Corpus Christi, TX
A Corpus Christi ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3801 LEOPARD ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78408
- Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Park Special Emphasis School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak Park Special Emphasis School 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$43,096
Median home value
$82,300
Median rent
$979/mo
College educated
8.2%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavala ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Promesa College Prep West Corpus ChristiCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–10 | 1.5 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Shaw SesEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Gibson ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 393 | 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.
Corpus Christi ISD
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #29 of 52
- District spending per student
- $11,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Park Special Emphasis School is listed in CORPUS CHRISTI ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Park Special Emphasis School
Oak Park Special Emphasis School is a public elementary school in Corpus Christi, TX, part of Corpus Christi ISD, serving approximately 517 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #5,634 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Park Special Emphasis School
What grades does Oak Park Special Emphasis School serve?
Oak Park Special Emphasis School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Oak Park Special Emphasis School?
Oak Park Special Emphasis School has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Special Emphasis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Special Emphasis School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Park Special Emphasis School rank in TX?
Oak Park Special Emphasis School ranks #5,634 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Oak Park Special Emphasis School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Park Special Emphasis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Oak Park Special Emphasis School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Park Special Emphasis School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Oak Park Special Emphasis School a charter school?
No, Oak Park Special Emphasis School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Park Special Emphasis School a Title I school?
No, Oak Park Special Emphasis School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Park Special Emphasis School?
96.5% of students at Oak Park Special Emphasis School 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
- 517
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Nueces County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (361) 878-2120
- Area population (ZIP 78408)
- 9,631
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 78408; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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