- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tulare, CA
Mission Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mission 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 063987012002
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mission Valley Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #13 of 20
- elementary schools in Tulare · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mission Valley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Valley Elementary ranks #13 of 20 elementary schools in Tulare, CA.
School address
District: Tulare City · California
NCES ID 063987012002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Mission Valley Elementary held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 063987012002 · Tulare, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 23.1:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Mulcahy Middle (745 students)
Mission Valley Elementary held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mission Valley 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
- This school
Mission Valley Elementary
671 students
- Pleasant Eleme
Pleasant Elementary
668 students
- Alpine Vista
Alpine Vista
659 students
- Frank Kohn Ele
Frank Kohn Elementary
617 students
What this shows Mission Valley Elementary reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mission Valley Elementary compares
Mission Valley 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$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
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
White 23.4%
Asian 6.6%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Mission Valley Elementary is more 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 Mission Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulcahy Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpine Vista | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Kohn Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mission Valley 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
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
Pleasant Elementary
Standard public school
668 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Alpine Vista
Standard public school
659 students 23.5:1 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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mission Valley Elementary
How many students attend Mission Valley Elementary?
Mission Valley Elementary has 671 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tulare, CA. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Valley Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mission Valley Elementary?
56.3% of students at Mission Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mission Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mission Valley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Tulare, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mission Valley Elementary?
Mission 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 Mission Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tulare?
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Valley Elementary ranks #13 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 Mission Valley Elementary, Tulare City also operates Mulcahy Middle (745 students), Garden Elementary (689 students), and Pleasant Elementary (668 students). See the Tulare City district page for the complete list.