MENGER EL

MENGER EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CORPUS CHRISTI ISD school district, located in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX with about 344 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 23 teachers, MENGER EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

MENGER ELementary School is a public school located in the historic area of Corpus Christi, Texas, serving students in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD). Situated on South Alameda Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, providing foundational education for the community's younger students. It is known for maintaining a traditional academic environment that focuses on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development as students transition through their early elementary years.

The school is characterized by a strong commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that reflects the diverse demographic of the South Texas region. Like many schools in the CCISD system, MENGER ELementary emphasizes student growth through targeted instruction and community engagement, aiming to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond. By balancing academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities, the school remains a staple educational institution for families living in the surrounding Corpus Christi community.

For more information, contact MENGER EL at (361) 878-2640 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2401 S ALAMEDA
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404-2995
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MENGER EL is a public Title I school in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX with about 344 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CORPUS CHRISTI ISD
Total Students:
344
Teachers:
23.83
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 344 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MENGER EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
84.0%
White
10.8%
Black or African American
4.1%
Asian
0.6%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
43.0%
Male
57.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.