BOKENKAMP

BOKENKAMP is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX with about 79 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, BOKENKAMP has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BOKENKAMP Children’s Shelter, located at 5517 S. Alameda in Corpus Christi, Texas, serves as a specialized residential facility dedicated to the care and protection of youth in crisis. Operated as part of a larger network of child welfare services, the facility provides a structured, safe environment for children and teenagers who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or other emergency circumstances. The school-aged children residing at the facility are typically supported by onsite educational programming to ensure they maintain academic progress while navigating their transition through the foster care or protective services system.

The mission of BOKENKAMP focuses on stability, emotional healing, and developmental support. Beyond the core academic components, the facility emphasizes trauma-informed care, providing residents with access to counseling, social services, and life-skills training. By fostering a nurturing atmosphere, BOKENKAMP aims to provide the necessary structure and resources to help these youth stabilize their lives, address their unique personal challenges, and prepare for eventual reunification with their families or transition into long-term foster placements.

For more information, contact BOKENKAMP at (361) 994-1214 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.