Enrollment
108
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-16% 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
What stands out at Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy is a small elementary school in Tehachapi, California, enrolling 108 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 108 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 166 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #121, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 58/100).
Among Tehachapi's elementary schools, it stands alongside Golden Hills Elementary (663 students): Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 25.5:1).
Tehachapi Unified also operates Tehachapi High (1,260 students) and Jacobsen Middle (925 students) alongside Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy compares
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tehachapi Unified, which includes Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy.
$13,678
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~108 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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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 an 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 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.
Is Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy a good school?
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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