- Enrollment
- 1,920
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tracy, CA
South/West Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South/West Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060004707393
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South/West Park Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #10 of 22
- elementary schools in Tracy · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South/West Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South/West Park Elementary ranks #10 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, CA.
School address
District: Tracy Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004707393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
South/West Park Elementary held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 060004707393 · Tracy, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
806 enr · 24.4:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrill F. West High (1,920 students)
South/West Park Elementary held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South/West Park 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
- This school
South/West Park Elementary
806 students
- Art Freiler
Art Freiler
772 students
What this shows South/West Park Elementary reports 806 students on the CCD universe file.
How South/West Park Elementary compares
South/West Park 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
44.4%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.7%
Asian 17.5%
African American 5.0%
White 4.5%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, South/West Park Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tracy Joint Unified reports $16,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South/West Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill F. West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tracy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John C. Kimball High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Kelly Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Art Freiler | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South/West Park 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
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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
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
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 (~806 students)
Frequently asked questions about South/West Park Elementary
How many students attend South/West Park Elementary?
South/West Park Elementary has 806 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tracy, CA. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 809 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South/West Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South/West Park Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South/West Park Elementary?
67.6% of students at South/West Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South/West Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South/West Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment, in Tracy, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South/West Park Elementary?
South/West Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 South/West Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tracy?
By Resource Investment Index, South/West Park Elementary ranks #10 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 South/West Park 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.