- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tulare, CA
Alpine Vista
Federal NCES profile for Alpine Vista, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063987013286
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpine Vista earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #16 of 20
- elementary schools in Tulare · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpine Vista has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine Vista ranks #16 of 20 elementary schools in Tulare, CA.
School address
District: Tulare City · California
NCES ID 063987013286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Alpine Vista held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 063987013286 · Tulare, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 23.5:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Mulcahy Middle (745 students)
Alpine Vista held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alpine Vista in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mulcahy Middle
Mulcahy Middle
745 students
- Garden Element
Garden Elementary
689 students
- Mission Valley
Mission Valley Elementary
671 students
- Pleasant Eleme
Pleasant Elementary
668 students
- This school
Alpine Vista
659 students
- Frank Kohn Ele
Frank Kohn Elementary
617 students
What this shows Alpine Vista reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alpine Vista compares
Alpine Vista held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
66.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 659 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.8%
White 22.5%
African American 3.5%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Alpine Vista is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tulare City reports $15,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alpine Vista Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulcahy Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mission Valley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Kohn Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpine Vista's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Tulare
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
861 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Sundale Elementary
Standard public school
840 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Mulcahy Middle
Standard public school
745 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Garden Elementary
Standard public school
689 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Mission Valley Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Elementary
Standard public school
668 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~659 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alpine Vista
How many students attend Alpine Vista?
Alpine Vista has 659 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tulare, CA. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpine Vista?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpine Vista is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alpine Vista?
39.4% of students at Alpine Vista are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpine Vista?
The largest demographic group at Alpine Vista is Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment, in Tulare, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpine Vista?
Alpine Vista has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alpine Vista rank among elementary schools in Tulare?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine Vista ranks #16 of 20 elementary schools in Tulare, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tulare on the city page.
What other schools are in Tulare City?
Besides Alpine Vista, Tulare City also operates Mulcahy Middle (745 students), Garden Elementary (689 students), and Mission Valley Elementary (671 students). See the Tulare City district page for the complete list.