- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tulare, CA
Frank Kohn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Frank Kohn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063987006613
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Kohn Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 20
- elementary schools in Tulare · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Kohn Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Kohn Elementary ranks #3 of 20 elementary schools in Tulare, CA.
School address
District: Tulare City · California
NCES ID 063987006613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Frank Kohn Elementary shrank from 648 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 063987006613 · Tulare, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 19.9:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mulcahy Middle (745 students)
Frank Kohn Elementary shrank from 648 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Frank Kohn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mulcahy Middle
Mulcahy Middle
745 students
- Garden Element
Garden Elementary
689 students
- Mission Valley
Mission Valley Elementary
671 students
- Pleasant Eleme
Pleasant Elementary
668 students
- Alpine Vista
Alpine Vista
659 students
- This school
Frank Kohn Elementary
617 students
What this shows Frank Kohn Elementary reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank Kohn Elementary compares
Frank Kohn 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$15,574
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.5%
White 11.0%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Frank Kohn Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tulare City reports $15,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank Kohn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulcahy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garden Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpine Vista | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Kohn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Tulare
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
861 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Sundale Elementary
Standard public school
840 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Mulcahy Middle
Standard public school
745 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Garden Elementary
Standard public school
689 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Mission Valley Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Elementary
Standard public school
668 students 23.9:1 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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank Kohn Elementary
How many students attend Frank Kohn Elementary?
Frank Kohn Elementary has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tulare, CA. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Kohn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Kohn Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Frank Kohn Elementary?
83.2% of students at Frank Kohn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Kohn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Frank Kohn Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment, in Tulare, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Kohn Elementary?
Frank Kohn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Frank Kohn Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tulare?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Kohn Elementary ranks #3 of 20 elementary schools in Tulare, 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 Tulare on the city page.
What other schools are in Tulare City?
Besides Frank Kohn Elementary, Tulare City also operates Mulcahy Middle (745 students), Garden Elementary (689 students), and Mission Valley Elementary (671 students). See the Tulare City district page for the complete list.