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 553 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.5:1. Its teachers have had 24 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

553 Students

41 Teachers

3602 McArdle Rd

Corpus Christi, TX 78415 View local requests

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Hicks Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

92%

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 Feb 20, 2026

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