Enrollment
560
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cummings Valley Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cummings Valley Elementary
Cummings Valley Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Tehachapi, California, enrolling 560 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 560 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,360 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,018, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Tehachapi's elementary schools, it stands alongside Golden Hills Elementary (663 students): Cummings Valley Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.3:1 vs 25.5:1).
Tehachapi Unified also operates Tehachapi High (1,260 students) and Jacobsen Middle (925 students) alongside Cummings Valley 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 Cummings Valley Elementary compares
Cummings Valley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,678
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 + 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tehachapi Unified, which includes Cummings Valley Elementary.
$13,678
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 55.6%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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.
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 (~560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cummings Valley Elementary a good school?
Cummings Valley Elementary earns 26/100 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 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.
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