OAK PARK SPECIAL EMPHASIS SCHOOL
OAK PARK SPECIAL EMPHASIS SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CORPUS CHRISTI ISD school district, located in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX with about 663 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, OAK PARK SPECIAL EMPHASIS SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
OAK PARK SPECIAL EMPHASIS SCHOOL, located on Leopard Street in Corpus Christi, Texas, is a specialized educational facility within the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD). The school is designed to serve a unique student population by providing an alternative learning environment that focuses on individualized instruction, behavioral support, and academic remediation. By offering smaller class sizes and a more structured setting, the school aims to help students who may struggle in a traditional classroom environment get back on track toward meeting their educational goals.
Beyond standard academics, the school places a heavy emphasis on personal development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of a supportive community. The "Special Emphasis" designation indicates a commitment to tailoring the curriculum to meet the specific needs of students who require additional resources, specialized teaching strategies, or a more focused approach to success. Through a combination of targeted interventions and a dedicated faculty, Oak Park strives to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to succeed academically and prepare for their future transitions.
For more information, contact OAK PARK SPECIAL EMPHASIS SCHOOL at (361) 878-2120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78408
(361) 878-2120
OAK PARK SPECIAL EMPHASIS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX with about 663 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CORPUS CHRISTI ISD
- Total Students:
- 663
- Teachers:
- 40.02
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 663 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OAK PARK SPECIAL EMPHASIS SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 84.3%
- Black or African American
- 8.6%
- White
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.