GARCIA EL

1945 GOLLIHAR RD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78416

garcia.ccisd.us

556 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Garcia Elementary School, located at 4401 Greenwood Drive in Corpus Christi, Texas, is a public school serving the local community within the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD). The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Its location on Greenwood Drive places it centrally within a residential area, making it a key neighborhood hub for families in the region.

As part of the CCISD system, the school generally adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to cultivate a supportive learning environment. Like many elementary schools in the district, Garcia Elementary emphasizes the social and emotional development of its students alongside academic achievement. The school typically engages with the local community through various programs and events designed to foster parent involvement and student success, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition to middle school.

556

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARCIA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	521
Black	18
Two or More	3

Hispanic
521 (93.7%)
Black
18 (3.2%)
White
14 (2.5%)
Two or More
3 (0.5%)

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)878-2280
Website:	http://garcia.ccisd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	516
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 61

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 91