Hicks Elementary School in Corpus Christi, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hicks Elementary School is an urban public school in Corpus Christi, Texas that is part of Corpus Christi Independent School District. It serves 524 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.8:1. Its teachers have had 24 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

524 Students

41 Teachers

3602 McArdle Rd

Corpus Christi, TX 78415 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Hicks Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

93%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Hicks Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 21, 2026

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