Enrollment
721
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tracy, CA
Anthony C. Traina Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Anthony C. Traina Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061884011411
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anthony C. Traina Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 22
- elementary schools in Tracy · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Anthony C. Traina Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anthony C. Traina Elementary ranks #4 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, CA.
School address
District: Jefferson Elementary · California
NCES ID 061884011411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anthony C. Traina Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anthony C. Traina Elementary
Anthony C. Traina Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Tracy, California, enrolling 721 students.
At 21.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,274 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #215.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Jefferson Elementary spends $11,365 per pupil, 31% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Tracy's elementary schools, it stands alongside George Kelly Elementary (929 students): Anthony C. Traina Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.2:1 vs 23.2:1).
Jefferson Elementary also operates Tom Hawkins Elementary (728 students) and Monticello Elementary (483 students) alongside Anthony C. Traina Elementary.
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 Anthony C. Traina Elementary compares
Anthony C. Traina Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$11,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 37.0%
Asian 32.3%
White 14.4%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Anthony C. Traina Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Elementary, which includes Anthony C. Traina Elementary.
$11,365
Per student
-31%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 45.9%
Federal 5.6%
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 Anthony C. Traina Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Hawkins Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monticello Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anthony C. Traina Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Tracy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
George Kelly Elementary
Standard public school
929 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
South/West Park Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Art Freiler
Standard public school
772 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Tom Hawkins Elementary
Standard public school
728 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
North Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 26.8:1 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 (~721 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Anthony C. Traina Elementary
How many students attend Anthony C. Traina Elementary?
Anthony C. Traina Elementary has 721 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tracy, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anthony C. Traina Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anthony C. Traina Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Anthony C. Traina Elementary?
25.4% of students at Anthony C. Traina Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anthony C. Traina Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Anthony C. Traina Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment, in Tracy, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anthony C. Traina Elementary?
Anthony C. Traina Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anthony C. Traina Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tracy?
By Resource Investment Index, Anthony C. Traina Elementary ranks #4 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, 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 Tracy on the city page.
Is Anthony C. Traina Elementary a good school?
Anthony C. Traina Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Jefferson Elementary?
Besides Anthony C. Traina Elementary, Jefferson Elementary also operates Tom Hawkins Elementary (728 students), Monticello Elementary (483 students), and Jefferson (388 students). See the Jefferson Elementary district page for the complete list.
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