MENGER EL

2401 S ALAMEDA ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404

menger.ccisd.us

243 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

243

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MENGER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	204
Black	5
Asian	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
204 (84.0%)
White
32 (13.2%)
Black
5 (2.1%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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)878-2640
Website:	http://menger.ccisd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 44

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MENGER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	24
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MENGER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	113	46.5%
Male	130	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)