- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tehachapi, CA
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063888014651
👥 S:T ratio 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Tehachapi · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Tehachapi, CA.
School address
District: Tehachapi Unified · California
NCES ID 063888014651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy grew from 70 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (+47.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.1 → 5.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 063888014651 · Tehachapi, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 18:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Tehachapi High (1,260 students)
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy grew from 70 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (+47.1%). Teacher FTE lost 6.1 → 5.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tehachapi High
Tehachapi High
1,260 students
- Jacobsen Middl
Jacobsen Middle
925 students
- Golden Hills E
Golden Hills Elementary
663 students
- Tompkins Eleme
Tompkins Elementary
615 students
- Cummings Valle
Cummings Valley Elementary
560 students
- This school 108
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy
108 students
What this shows Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy compares
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy is a growing 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,888
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
District finance for Tehachapi Unified reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehachapi High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jacobsen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Hills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tompkins Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cummings Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Tehachapi
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~108 students)
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 an elementary school in Tehachapi, CA. CCD year-over-year: 70 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 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% of enrollment, in Tehachapi, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy?
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy rank among elementary schools in Tehachapi?
By Resource Investment Index, Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Tehachapi, 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 Tehachapi on the city page.
What other schools are in Tehachapi Unified?
Besides Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy, Tehachapi Unified also operates Tehachapi High (1,260 students), Jacobsen Middle (925 students), and Golden Hills Elementary (663 students). See the Tehachapi Unified district page for the complete list.