- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tulare, CA
Alpine Vista Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alpine Vista Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063987014661
👥 S:T ratio 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpine Vista Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #15 of 20
- elementary schools in Tulare · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpine Vista Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine Vista Middle ranks #15 of 20 elementary schools in Tulare, CA.
School address
District: Tulare City · California
NCES ID 063987014661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Alpine Vista Middle shrank from 770 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 063987014661 · Tulare, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 19.9:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Mulcahy Middle (745 students)
Alpine Vista Middle shrank from 770 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alpine Vista Middle 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
- Alpine Vista
Alpine Vista
659 students
- This school
Alpine Vista Middle
617 students
What this shows Alpine Vista Middle reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alpine Vista Middle compares
Alpine Vista Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.6%
White 23.5%
African American 4.5%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Alpine Vista Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulcahy Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garden Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpine Vista | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpine Vista Middle'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
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alpine Vista Middle
How many students attend Alpine Vista Middle?
Alpine Vista Middle has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tulare, CA. CCD year-over-year: 770 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpine Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpine Vista Middle is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alpine Vista Middle?
48.6% of students at Alpine Vista Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpine Vista Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alpine Vista Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment, in Tulare, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpine Vista Middle?
Alpine Vista Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Alpine Vista Middle rank among elementary schools in Tulare?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine Vista Middle ranks #15 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 Middle, 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.