Enrollment
306
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Taft, CA
Conley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Conley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063870006504
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conley Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Taft · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Conley Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conley Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Taft, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Conley Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Conley Elementary
Conley Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Taft, California, enrolling 306 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.2% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 306 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,003 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #979, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Taft's elementary schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt Elementary (520 students): Conley Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.5:1 vs 26:1).
Taft City also operates Lincoln Junior High (748 students) and Roosevelt Elementary (520 students) alongside Conley 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 Conley Elementary compares
Conley 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
51.0%
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
$13,437
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 82.4%
White 15.0%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Conley Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taft City, which includes Conley Elementary.
$13,437
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 63.6%
Federal 10.6%
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 Conley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Taft
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 26:1 students per teacher
Parkview Elementary
Standard public school
328 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
271 students 30.1:1 students per teacher
Taft Primary
Standard public school
231 students 23.1:1 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 (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Conley Elementary
How many students attend Conley Elementary?
Conley Elementary has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Taft, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Conley Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Conley Elementary?
86.2% of students at Conley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Conley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment, in Taft, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conley Elementary?
Conley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 Conley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Taft?
By Resource Investment Index, Conley Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Taft, 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 Taft on the city page.
Is Conley Elementary a good school?
Conley Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 Taft City?
Besides Conley Elementary, Taft City also operates Lincoln Junior High (748 students), Roosevelt Elementary (520 students), and Parkview Elementary (328 students). See the Taft City district page for the complete list.
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