Enrollment
108
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 063888014651
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy — Tehachapi, CA
Federal NCES profile for Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 53
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Tehachapi Unified · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy reports 108 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 46% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 32.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 41% below the California average and 36% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tehachapi Unified spends $14,111 per pupil district-wide, below the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.2% from local sources (property taxes), 55.6% from the state, and 14.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 46% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 41% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
— 46% below state mean
Top 5% in California — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,111
per pupil, district-wide
— below California avg of $18,039
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 108 Top 11% in California — larger than 89% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 32.9% -41% vs state
NCES ID 063888014651
Student demographics
White 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tehachapi Unified, which includes Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy.
$14,111
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 55.6%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy
How many students attend Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy?
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy has 108 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Tehachapi, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy is 11.7:1, which is 46% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy?
32.9% of students at Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy is White at 53.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Tehachapi, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy?
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.