- Enrollment
- 3,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clovis, CA
Tarpey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tarpey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060903000917
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tarpey Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #15 of 21
- elementary schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tarpey Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tarpey Elementary ranks #15 of 21 elementary schools in Clovis, CA.
School address
District: Clovis Unified · California
NCES ID 060903000917 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Tarpey Elementary held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 060903000917 · Clovis, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 23:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Clovis East High (3,113 students)
Tarpey Elementary held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tarpey Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clovis East Hi
Clovis East High
3,113 students
- Clovis High
Clovis High
2,779 students
- Buchanan High
Buchanan High
2,551 students
- Clovis North H
Clovis North High
2,360 students
- Clovis West Hi
Clovis West High
2,184 students
- This school 643
Tarpey Elementary
643 students
What this shows Tarpey Elementary reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tarpey Elementary compares
Tarpey 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 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$15,101
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 107 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.9%
Asian 17.3%
White 14.5%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Tarpey Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Clovis Unified reports $15,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tarpey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchanan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clovis North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clovis West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tarpey Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,779
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,551
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Clovis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dry Creek Elementary
Standard public school
939 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Cedarwood Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
818 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Red Bank Elementary
Standard public school
788 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Century Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Clovis Elementary
Standard public school
709 students 22.9:1 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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tarpey Elementary
How many students attend Tarpey Elementary?
Tarpey Elementary has 643 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clovis, CA. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarpey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tarpey Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tarpey Elementary?
63.6% of students at Tarpey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tarpey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tarpey Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment, in Clovis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tarpey Elementary?
Tarpey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Tarpey Elementary rank among elementary schools in Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, Tarpey Elementary ranks #15 of 21 elementary schools in Clovis, 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 Clovis on the city page.
What other schools are in Clovis Unified?
Besides Tarpey Elementary, Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 students), Clovis High (2,779 students), and Buchanan High (2,551 students). See the Clovis Unified district page for the complete list.