- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Turlock, CA
Cunningham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cunningham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060015811509
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cunningham Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Turlock · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cunningham Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cunningham Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Turlock, CA.
School address
District: Turlock Unified · California
NCES ID 060015811509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Cunningham Elementary grew from 572 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 060015811509 · Turlock, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 23:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Turlock High (2,479 students)
Cunningham Elementary grew from 572 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cunningham Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turlock High
Turlock High
2,479 students
- John H. Pitman
John H. Pitman High
1,986 students
- Turlock Junior
Turlock Junior High
1,294 students
- Walnut Element 900
Walnut Elementary Education Center
900 students
- Osborn Two-Way 831
Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy
831 students
- This school 597
Cunningham Elementary
597 students
What this shows Cunningham Elementary reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cunningham Elementary compares
Cunningham Elementary is a growing 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.6%
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
$16,686
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 597 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.9%
White 9.4%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Cunningham Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Turlock Unified reports $16,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cunningham Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turlock High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John H. Pitman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turlock Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Elementary Education Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cunningham Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Turlock
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Walnut Elementary Education Center
Standard public school
900 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy
Standard public school
831 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Julien Elementary
Standard public school
826 students 25:1 students per teacher
Dennis G. Earl Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Crowell Elementary
Standard public school
758 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary
Standard public school
753 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cunningham Elementary
How many students attend Cunningham Elementary?
Cunningham Elementary has 597 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Turlock, CA. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cunningham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cunningham Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cunningham Elementary?
72.4% of students at Cunningham Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cunningham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cunningham Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in Turlock, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cunningham Elementary?
Cunningham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cunningham Elementary rank among elementary schools in Turlock?
By Resource Investment Index, Cunningham Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Turlock, 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 Turlock on the city page.
What other schools are in Turlock Unified?
Besides Cunningham Elementary, Turlock Unified also operates Turlock High (2,479 students), John H. Pitman High (1,986 students), and Turlock Junior High (1,294 students). See the Turlock Unified district page for the complete list.