MARY HELEN BERLANGA EL

4120 CARROLL LN
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411

berlanga.ccisd.us

499 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School is a public school located in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving students within the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD). The school is named in honor of Mary Helen Berlanga, a prominent attorney and long-serving member of the Texas State Board of Education who was widely recognized for her dedicated advocacy for public education and the rights of Hispanic students. The school reflects this legacy by fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of the local community.

Academically, the school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while promoting social-emotional growth among its elementary-aged population. Like many schools in the Corpus Christi area, it emphasizes a culture of inclusion and academic achievement, utilizing district-wide resources to support literacy, numeracy, and student engagement. By maintaining a balance of traditional classroom instruction and community-focused initiatives, Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary aims to prepare its students for middle school success while instilling the values of citizenship and lifelong learning.

499

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

107.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARY HELEN BERLANGA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	470
Black	5
Two or More	6

Hispanic
470 (94.2 %)
White
18 (3.6 %)
Two or More
6 (1.2 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CORPUS CHRISTI ISD
Phone:	(361)878-2160
Website:	http://berlanga.ccisd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	532
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MARY HELEN BERLANGA EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MARY HELEN BERLANGA EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	46.7%
Male	266	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)