Enrollment
617
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alpine Vista Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alpine Vista Middle
Alpine Vista Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Tulare, California, enrolling 617 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 617 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,444 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,062, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (24%) (diversity index 49/100).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tulare's elementary schools, it stands alongside Liberty Elementary (861 students): Alpine Vista Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.9:1 vs 26.1:1).
Tulare City also operates Mulcahy Middle (745 students) and Garden Elementary (689 students) alongside Alpine Vista Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alpine Vista Middle compares
Alpine Vista Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,727
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tulare City, which includes Alpine Vista Middle.
$14,727
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.4%
State 72.6%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~617 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Alpine Vista Middle a good school?
Alpine Vista Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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