Allen Elementary

Summary:

Allen Elementary is a public elementary school in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving 219 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD), which is ranked 595 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a significantly higher Hispanic student population (over 90%) compared to surrounding schools, Allen Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years. Its STAAR test scores are significantly lower than the CCISD and Texas averages across all grade levels and subjects. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 94%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While Allen Elementary spends significantly more per student ($12,570 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, this does not translate to improved academic outcomes.

Nearby schools, such as Houston Elementary and Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design, have higher academic performance and better SchoolDigger ratings, suggesting that factors beyond just racial and socioeconomic composition may be contributing to Allen Elementary's underperformance. The school's consistent underperformance compared to the district and state averages, as well as the surrounding schools, indicates the need for a comprehensive review of the school's strategies and interventions to address these issues and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1414 18th St
       Corpus Christi, TX  78404-3415


(361) 878-2140

District: Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4410th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,570 Help


Students who attend Allen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Driscoll Middle
High:    Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  219

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.3%
White:
6.4%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Allen Elementary ranks worse than 94.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Allen Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.3%), White (6.4%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Allen Elementary is 12.6, which is the lowest among 31 elementary schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Allen Elementary is $12,570, which is the 4th highest among 31 elementary schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Allen Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd) 595th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Allen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.83 1821st 3465 47.4%
2005 60.64 1490th 3475 57.1%
2006 45.83 2247th 3476 35.4%
2007 58.06 1791st 3724 51.9%
2008 40.87 2625th 3768 30.3%
2009 45.59 2471st 3884 36.4%
2010 26.12 3418th 3937 13.2%
2011 18.86 3769th 4095 8.0%
2012 14.69 3999th 4206 4.9%
2013 16.73 3908th 4221 7.4%
2014 4.61 4220th 4260 0.9%
2015 26.41 3502nd 4320 18.9%
2016 17.26 3853rd 4286 10.1%
2017 11.25 4158th 4329 4.0%
2018 14.74 4071st 4359 6.6%
2019 21.87 3816th 4479 14.8%
2021 20.11 3861st 4578 15.7%
2022 32.10 3244th 4581 29.2%
2023 19.49 4040th 4647 13.1%
2024 12.41 4410th 4675 5.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.91 2711th 3226 16.0%
2019 28.61 2756th 3333 17.3%
2021 11.89 3421st 3446 0.7%
2022 46.55 1852nd 3487 46.9%
2023 24.43 3038th 3556 14.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.47 3236th 3558 9.1%
2019 72.21 503rd 3684 86.3%
2021 64.65 730th 3799 80.8%
2022 13.04 3925th 3952 0.7%
2023 20.22 3773rd 4086 7.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.60 3857th 4264 9.5%
2019 32.50 3296th 4309 23.5%
2021 27.64 3543rd 4451 20.4%
2022 44.33 2527th 4477 43.6%
2023 24.87 3829th 4521 15.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.05 4043rd 4306 6.1%
2019 21.77 3790th 4348 12.8%
2021 22.88 3685th 4499 18.1%
2022 35.22 3085th 4561 32.4%
2023 21.60 3953rd 4588 13.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.09 4024th 4240 5.1%
2019 21.99 3874th 4295 9.8%
2021 22.83 3866th 4331 10.7%
2022 41.30 2727th 4461 38.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.14 3964th 4319 8.2%
2019 23.54 3680th 4357 15.5%
2021 19.17 3927th 4498 12.7%
2022 30.27 3385th 4563 25.8%
2023 20.77 3966th 4585 13.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.82 3764th 4168 9.7%
2019 26.94 3465th 4188 17.3%
2021 25.85 3517th 4329 18.8%
2022 36.95 2964th 4376 32.3%
2023 23.23 3784th 4401 14.0%
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Rank History for White students at Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.55 3119th 3127 0.3%
2019 14.62 2948th 3142 6.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.9)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, January 11, 2024

Open Quote Great school where staff and teachers go above and beyond to help students. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 23, 2021

Open Quote Allen Elementary is a great school with a wonderful staff that truly cares for the students and families that attend Allen. Everyone is extremely dedicated! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 23, 2021

Open Quote Allen Elementary School has a very welcoming environment. The teachers and staff are always striving to help the students feel safe, respected, and comfortable when they come to school. Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, April 23, 2021

Open Quote This school has exceptional educators! The Admin and Teachers strive to their best ability to provide each student with the proper education they deserve. Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, April 23, 2021

Open Quote Allen Elementary is an exceptional school The teachers are the most caring, hardworking group of educators you will ever meet. The entire school works together to create a warm, welcoming environment for students in which they can thrive academically and emotionally. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 23, 2021

Open Quote Great and Amazing Staff :) Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, April 23, 2021

Open Quote At Allen Elementary all students are cared and given the greatest opportunity to succeed! Students feel welcome and loved at Allen!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Allen Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 24 5 1 548 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1990 25 4 0 546 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1991 35 6 0 545 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1992 24 8 1 515 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1993 20 1 1 545 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1994 22 13 0 494 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1995 21 10 0 431 3 n/a n/a 0 465
1996 21 10 0 431 3 n/a n/a 0 465
1997 22 7 1 465 2 n/a n/a 0 497
1998 20 4 1 474 1 n/a n/a 0 500
1999 15 4 2 466 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2000 7 5 2 456 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2001 17 4 2 482 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2002 11 12 1 478 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2003 11 12 1 478 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2004 11 8 2 438 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2005 11 9 3 423 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2006 7 8 1 391 2 n/a n/a 0 409
2007 12 14 1 407 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2008 6 11 4 405 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2009 8 18 0 405 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2010 12 9 0 414 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2011 18 11 0 374 2 0 2 0 407
2012 20 16 0 386 2 0 1 0 425
2013 39 10 0 358 2 0 1 0 410
2014 35 9 0 360 1 0 3 0 408
2015 27 10 0 348 0 0 0 0 385
2016 23 7 0 325 0 0 2 0 357
2017 21 4 0 345 0 0 1 0 371
2018 22 7 1 319 0 0 0 0 349
2019 19 2 0 314 0 0 1 0 336
2020 11 4 0 272 0 0 0 0 287
2021 5 5 0 239 0 0 1 0 250
2022 2 3 0 202 1 0 3 0 211
2023 14 2 0 200 1 0 2 0 219

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Allen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 578 n/a n/a n/a
1990 575 38.0 15.1 n/a
1991 586 37.7 15.5 n/a
1992 548 39.3 13.9 85
1993 567 38.0 14.9 92.9
1994 529 32.4 16.3 85.6
1995 465 28.1 16.5 86.9
1996 465 28.1 16.5 86.9
1997 497 26.7 18.6 87.7
1998 500 26.9 18.6 85.4
1999 488 29.3 16.7 91
2000 471 27.8 16.9 93.4
2001 505 32.0 15.8 94.3
2002 502 32.0 15.7 92.6
2003 502 32.0 15.7 92.6
2004 459 31.0 14.8 93.5
2005 447 27.2 16.4 95.3
2006 409 27.1 15.1 95.6
2007 434 25.5 17.0 95.6
2008 426 24.4 17.5 96
2009 431 26.5 16.3 96.3
2010 435 26.5 16.3 95.6
2011 407 26.5 15.3 96.6
2012 425 24.0 17.6 97.6
2013 410 22.0 18.6 95.9
2014 408 25.1 16.2 97.8
2015 385 23.0 16.7 95.8
2016 357 24.0 14.8 90.8
2017 371 23.1 16.0 97.3
2018 349 23.0 15.1 98.3
2019 336 21.9 15.3 96.7
2020 287 21.9 13.0 97.6
2021 250 18.7 13.3 97.2
2022 211 18.8 11.2 98.1
2023 219 17.2 12.6 95

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Allen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 578 n/a n/a n/a
1990 575 38.0 15.1 n/a
1991 586 37.7 15.5 n/a
1992 548 39.3 13.9 85
1993 567 38.0 14.9 92.9
1994 529 32.4 16.3 85.6
1995 465 28.1 16.5 86.9
1996 465 28.1 16.5 86.9
1997 497 26.7 18.6 87.7
1998 500 26.9 18.6 85.4
1999 488 29.3 16.7 91
2000 471 27.8 16.9 93.4
2001 505 32.0 15.8 94.3
2002 502 32.0 15.7 92.6
2003 502 32.0 15.7 92.6
2004 459 31.0 14.8 93.5
2005 447 27.2 16.4 95.3
2006 409 27.1 15.1 95.6
2007 434 25.5 17.0 95.6
2008 426 24.4 17.5 96
2009 431 26.5 16.3 96.3
2010 435 26.5 16.3 95.6
2011 407 26.5 15.3 96.6
2012 425 24.0 17.6 97.6
2013 410 22.0 18.6 95.9
2014 408 25.1 16.2 97.8
2015 385 23.0 16.7 95.8
2016 357 24.0 14.8 90.8
2017 371 23.1 16.0 97.3
2018 349 23.0 15.1 98.3
2019 336 21.9 15.3 96.7
2020 287 21.9 13.0 97.6
2021 250 18.7 13.3 97.2
2022 211 18.8 11.2 98.1
2023 219 17.2 12.6 95

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Allen Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,463 (13.8%) $9,130 (86.2%) $10,593
2020 $1,644 (14.5%) $9,723 (85.5%) $11,367
2021 $2,151 (17.1%) $10,419 (82.9%) $12,570

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Allen Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3816th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4040th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Allen Elementary)2721
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4247
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Allen Elementary)3724
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4741
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Allen Elementary)3017
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4344
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Allen Elementary)3633
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Allen Elementary)2741
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4855
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Allen Elementary)4344
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))5552
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Allen Elementary)1513
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students336219
 34.8%
African American22
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic314200
 36.3%
Pacific Islander00
White1914
 26.3%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.7%95%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Allen Elementary

Students at Allen Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 6% White.

Allen Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.7% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Allen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Driscoll Middle
High : Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design

In the 2022-23 school year, 219 students attended Allen Elementary.


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