Zavala El
Corpus Christi, TX · Corpus Christi ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
2,914th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 34%▲ Improving
3125 RUTH ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361)878-2720NCES ID 481527001096Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Zavala El 2,914th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 34% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 34th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 159 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 440 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.2% | 93.9% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 5.3% | 4.3% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $78K in zip 78405 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Zavala El in?
Zavala El is part of the Corpus Christi ISD district in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Is Zavala El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Zavala El 2,914th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Zavala El?
Hispanic 94%, White 4%, Black 1% (440 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Zavala El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78405 is $78K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.