Kolda Elementary

Summary:

Kolda Elementary is a public elementary school in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving 879 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD), Kolda Elementary consistently ranks in the top 15% of Texas elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kolda Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with STAAR test scores in reading, math, and science significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, Kolda's 5th-grade reading proficiency rate was 65.29%, compared to 51.01% for CCISD and 53.96% for the state. Additionally, Kolda has a more diverse student population than nearby schools, with higher percentages of White (20.59%) and Asian (5.57%) students, and a lower Hispanic student population (67.46%) than some neighboring schools. Kolda also has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (36.29%) compared to the nearby Schanen Estates Elementary, Club Estates, and other local schools.

While Kolda Elementary's student-teacher ratio of 17.7 is slightly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 13.9 to 16.9, the school's consistent academic performance and diverse student population suggest it is a valuable educational resource for the Corpus Christi community. The school's strong test scores, coupled with its unique demographic makeup, provide a rich learning environment for students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3730 Rodd Field Rd
       Corpus Christi, TX  78414


(361) 878-2980

District: Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
968th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,687 Help


Students who attend Kolda Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kaffie Middle
High:    Veterans Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  920

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.8%
White:
19.9%
Asian:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.7% Help


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Compare Details Kolda Elementary ranks better than 79.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd 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 74.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Kolda Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.8%), White (19.9%), Asian (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kolda Elementary is 17. 30 elementary schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kolda Elementary is $8,687, which is the lowest among 32 elementary schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kolda Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kolda Elementary 968th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Kolda Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Kolda Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kolda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 85.90 407th 4260 90.4%
2015 79.93 738th 4320 82.9%
2016 86.88 386th 4286 91.0%
2017 88.79 413th 4329 90.5%
2018 83.71 568th 4359 87.0%
2019 80.49 683rd 4479 84.8%
2021 82.75 654th 4578 85.7%
2022 83.78 610th 4581 86.7%
2023 86.05 526th 4647 88.7%
2024 74.19 968th 4675 79.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kolda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.27 294th 3446 91.5%
2022 76.01 475th 3487 86.4%
2024 75.80 566th 3638 84.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kolda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.56 1503rd 3684 59.2%
2021 41.56 1924th 3799 49.4%
2022 72.79 591st 3952 85.0%
2023 67.68 781st 4086 80.9%
2024 48.75 1974th 4261 53.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kolda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.66 511th 4264 88.0%
2019 56.83 1579th 4309 63.4%
2021 85.10 270th 4451 93.9%
2022 80.84 428th 4477 90.4%
2023 82.44 378th 4521 91.6%
2024 73.84 726th 4560 84.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Kolda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.43 460th 4306 89.3%
2019 80.14 635th 4348 85.4%
2021 84.25 548th 4499 87.8%
2022 86.50 431st 4561 90.6%
2023 84.39 536th 4588 88.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Kolda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.28 336th 4240 92.1%
2019 44.07 2403rd 4295 44.1%
2021 74.20 558th 4331 87.1%
2022 62.31 1274th 4461 71.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Kolda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.60 704th 4319 83.7%
2019 78.35 690th 4357 84.2%
2021 77.67 780th 4498 82.7%
2022 76.54 848th 4563 81.4%
2023 83.93 560th 4585 87.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kolda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.84 847th 1005 15.7%
2019 69.93 246th 1009 75.6%
2021 64.85 330th 967 65.9%
2022 59.89 412th 957 56.9%
2023 69.61 290th 1015 71.4%
2024 55.69 549th 1035 47.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Kolda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.85 21st 2443 99.1%
2024 66.41 577th 2421 76.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kolda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.31 418th 4168 90.0%
2019 80.90 443rd 4188 89.4%
2021 80.20 504th 4329 88.4%
2022 81.72 460th 4376 89.5%
2023 85.35 359th 4401 91.8%
2024 76.06 671st 4431 84.9%
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Rank History for White students at Kolda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.72 414th 3127 86.8%
2019 70.81 744th 3142 76.3%
2021 76.90 480th 3082 84.4%
2022 79.80 376th 3082 87.8%
2023 85.42 235th 3106 92.4%
2024 67.19 883rd 3078 71.3%
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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

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, February 12, 2015

Open Quote Kolda is the best elementary school we have ever been a part of. The administration, faculty, and staff are all wonderful. They show that they really love their jobs which makes the students love learning. The PTA is awesome as well. There is always something going on to involve families in the school and create a sense of community. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kolda Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 93 5 12 138 0 1 3 0 252
2014 131 9 13 228 0 3 8 0 392
2015 156 10 23 303 0 2 5 0 499
2016 158 12 25 340 0 0 4 0 539
2017 191 13 32 397 0 0 7 0 640
2018 220 22 28 438 1 1 9 0 719
2019 221 22 30 456 0 0 9 0 738
2020 234 21 37 524 2 2 15 0 835
2021 198 21 41 518 1 2 20 0 801
2022 206 27 42 562 1 3 26 0 867
2023 181 25 49 593 2 2 27 0 879
2024 183 28 55 615 3 2 34 0 920

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 Kolda Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 252 13.4 18.7 21.8
2014 392 24.7 15.8 25.5
2015 499 30.0 16.6 27.1
2016 539 32.0 16.8 26
2017 640 36.0 17.7 27
2018 719 40.8 17.5 38.7
2019 738 44.0 16.7 21.7
2020 835 45.5 18.3 28.5
2021 801 48.3 16.5 34.6
2022 867 49.0 17.6 37.6
2023 879 49.6 17.7 36.3
2024 920 53.9 17.0 42.7

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 Kolda Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 252 13.4 18.7 21.8
2014 392 24.7 15.8 25.5
2015 499 30.0 16.6 27.1
2016 539 32.0 16.8 26
2017 640 36.0 17.7 27
2018 719 40.8 17.5 38.7
2019 738 44.0 16.7 21.7
2020 835 45.5 18.3 28.5
2021 801 48.3 16.5 34.6
2022 867 49.0 17.6 37.6
2023 879 49.6 17.7 36.3
2024 920 53.9 17.0 42.7

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 Kolda Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $976 (12.1%) $7,093 (87.9%) $8,070
2020 $1,029 (13.1%) $6,835 (86.9%) $7,864
2021 $1,151 (13.2%) $7,537 (86.8%) $8,687

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kolda Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 683rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 526th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Kolda Elementary)6568
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4247
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kolda Elementary)7461
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4741
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Kolda Elementary)5756
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4344
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kolda Elementary)6264
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Kolda Elementary)6184
 23%
   5th Grade Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4855
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kolda Elementary)6279
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))5552
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Kolda Elementary)5549
 6%
   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 Students738879
 19.1%
African American2225
 13.6%
American Indian02
Asian3049
 63.3%
Hispanic456593
 30%
Pacific Islander02
White221181
 18.1%
Two or More Races927
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.7%36.3%
 14.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kolda Elementary

Students who attend Kolda Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kaffie Middle
High : Veterans Memorial High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 920 students attended Kolda Elementary.

Students at Kolda Elementary are 67% Hispanic, 20% White, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Kolda Elementary ranks 968th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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