- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reedley, CA
Thomas Law Reed Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Law Reed Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061970010781
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Law Reed Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Reedley · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Law Reed Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Law Reed Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Reedley, CA.
School address
District: Kings Canyon Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061970010781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Thomas Law Reed Elementary held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 061970010781 · Reedley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 23.3:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Reedley High (1,804 students)
Thomas Law Reed Elementary held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Thomas Law Reed Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reedley High
Reedley High
1,804 students
- Orange Cove Hi 635
Orange Cove High
635 students
- Silas Bartsch 606
Silas Bartsch
606 students
- Citrus Middle 602
Citrus Middle
602 students
- This school 558
Thomas Law Reed Elementary
558 students
- General Grant 526
General Grant Middle
526 students
What this shows Thomas Law Reed Elementary reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Law Reed Elementary compares
Thomas Law Reed 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,527
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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.0%
White 6.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Thomas Law Reed Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kings Canyon Joint Unified reports $18,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Law Reed Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Cove High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silas Bartsch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Citrus Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Grant Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Law Reed Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Reedley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Silas Bartsch
Standard public school
606 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Alta Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Great Western Elementary
Standard public school
309 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
303 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 19.2:1 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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Law Reed Elementary
How many students attend Thomas Law Reed Elementary?
Thomas Law Reed Elementary has 558 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reedley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Law Reed Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Law Reed Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Law Reed Elementary?
71.2% of students at Thomas Law Reed Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Law Reed Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Law Reed Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment, in Reedley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Law Reed Elementary?
Thomas Law Reed Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Thomas Law Reed Elementary rank among elementary schools in Reedley?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Law Reed Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Reedley, 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 Reedley on the city page.
What other schools are in Kings Canyon Joint Unified?
Besides Thomas Law Reed Elementary, Kings Canyon Joint Unified also operates Reedley High (1,804 students), Orange Cove High (635 students), and Silas Bartsch (606 students). See the Kings Canyon Joint Unified district page for the complete list.