- Enrollment
- 1,920
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tracy, CA
Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060004707398
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #11 of 22
- elementary schools in Tracy · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary ranks #11 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, CA.
School address
District: Tracy Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004707398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 060004707398 · Tracy, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 24.1:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrill F. West High (1,920 students)
Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merrill F. Wes
Merrill F. West High
1,920 students
- Tracy High
Tracy High
1,739 students
- John C. Kimbal
John C. Kimball High
1,587 students
- George Kelly E
George Kelly Elementary
929 students
- South/West Par
South/West Park Elementary
806 students
- This school 555
Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary
555 students
What this shows Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary compares
Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$16,832
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.3%
Asian 19.5%
White 17.3%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Tracy Joint Unified reports $16,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill F. West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tracy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John C. Kimball High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Kelly Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South/West Park Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Tracy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
George Kelly Elementary
Standard public school
929 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
South/West Park Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Art Freiler
Standard public school
772 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Tom Hawkins Elementary
Standard public school
728 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
North Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Anthony C. Traina Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 21.2:1 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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary
How many students attend Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary?
Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tracy, CA. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary?
36.3% of students at Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment, in Tracy, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary?
Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tracy?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary ranks #11 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, 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 Tracy on the city page.
What other schools are in Tracy Joint Unified?
Besides Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary, Tracy Joint Unified also operates Merrill F. West High (1,920 students), Tracy High (1,739 students), and John C. Kimball High (1,587 students). See the Tracy Joint Unified district page for the complete list.