- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tehachapi, CA
Cummings Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cummings Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063888010110
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cummings Valley Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Tehachapi · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cummings Valley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cummings Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Tehachapi, CA.
School address
District: Tehachapi Unified · California
NCES ID 063888010110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Cummings Valley Elementary shrank from 586 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 063888010110 · Tehachapi, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 23.3:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Tehachapi High (1,260 students)
Cummings Valley Elementary shrank from 586 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cummings Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tehachapi High
Tehachapi High
1,260 students
- Jacobsen Middl
Jacobsen Middle
925 students
- Golden Hills E
Golden Hills Elementary
663 students
- Tompkins Eleme
Tompkins Elementary
615 students
- This school
Cummings Valley Elementary
560 students
- Tehachapi Inde 108
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy
108 students
What this shows Cummings Valley Elementary reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cummings Valley Elementary compares
Cummings Valley Elementary 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
63.6%
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
$14,888
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Cummings Valley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tehachapi Unified reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cummings Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehachapi High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jacobsen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Hills Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tompkins Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cummings Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Tehachapi
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cummings Valley Elementary
How many students attend Cummings Valley Elementary?
Cummings Valley Elementary has 560 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tehachapi, CA. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cummings Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cummings Valley Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cummings Valley Elementary?
24.1% of students at Cummings Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cummings Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cummings Valley Elementary is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Tehachapi, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cummings Valley Elementary?
Cummings Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cummings Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tehachapi?
By Resource Investment Index, Cummings Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Tehachapi, 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 Tehachapi on the city page.
What other schools are in Tehachapi Unified?
Besides Cummings Valley Elementary, Tehachapi Unified also operates Tehachapi High (1,260 students), Jacobsen Middle (925 students), and Golden Hills Elementary (663 students). See the Tehachapi Unified district page for the complete list.