- Enrollment
- 1,920
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tracy, CA
North Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060004707390
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #18 of 22
- elementary schools in Tracy · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary ranks #18 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, CA.
School address
District: Tracy Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004707390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
North Elementary shrank from 789 students in 2022-23 to 731 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 060004707390 · Tracy, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 20.6:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrill F. West High (1,920 students)
North Elementary shrank from 789 students in 2022-23 to 731 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North 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 722
North Elementary
722 students
What this shows North Elementary reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary compares
North 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 | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 40% in California - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 722 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.0%
Asian 11.8%
White 6.8%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, North Elementary is about as mixed as 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 North Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill F. West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tracy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John C. Kimball High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Kelly Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South/West Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North 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
Anthony C. Traina Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 26.8:1 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 (~722 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary
How many students attend North Elementary?
North Elementary has 722 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tracy, CA. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 731 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 North Elementary?
67.8% of students at North Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment, in Tracy, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary?
North Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 North Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tracy?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary ranks #18 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 North 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.