Enrollment
316
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, CA
Tolenas Academy of Music and Media
Federal NCES profile for Tolenas Academy of Music and Media, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061336001530
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tolenas Academy of Music and Media earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 18
- elementary schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for California
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tolenas Academy of Music and Media has class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tolenas Academy of Music and Media ranks #1 of 18 elementary schools in Fairfield, CA.
School address
District: Fairfield-Suisun Unified · California
NCES ID 061336001530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tolenas Academy of Music and Media compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tolenas Academy of Music and Media
Tolenas Academy of Music and Media is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Fairfield, California, enrolling 316 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.6:1, Tolenas Academy of Music and Media is leaner than roughly 93% of California schools and 41% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 316 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,090 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #157.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
The surrounding Fairfield-Suisun Unified spends $13,113 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 76 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 316 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fairfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside K. I. Jones Elementary (760 students): Tolenas Academy of Music and Media is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 25.3:1).
Fairfield-Suisun Unified also operates Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students) and Armijo High (1,844 students) alongside Tolenas Academy of Music and Media.
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 Tolenas Academy of Music and Media compares
Tolenas Academy of Music and Media on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 41% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 7% in California - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 52.2%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 13.6%
Asian 9.8%
White 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Tolenas Academy of Music and Media is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield-Suisun Unified, which includes Tolenas Academy of Music and Media.
$13,113
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 60.2%
Federal 10.3%
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 Tolenas Academy of Music and Media Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Rodriguez High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armijo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grange Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Valley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tolenas Academy of Music and Media's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,111
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
K. I. Jones Elementary
Standard public school
760 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Nelda Mundy Elementary
Standard public school
756 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Cordelia Hills Elementary
Standard public school
754 students 26:1 students per teacher
Weir Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
699 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Laurel Creek Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Center Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 30.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tolenas Academy of Music and Media
How many students attend Tolenas Academy of Music and Media?
Tolenas Academy of Music and Media has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tolenas Academy of Music and Media?
The student-teacher ratio at Tolenas Academy of Music and Media is 12.6:1, which is 41% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% lower 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 Tolenas Academy of Music and Media?
55.6% of students at Tolenas Academy of Music and Media are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tolenas Academy of Music and Media?
The largest demographic group at Tolenas Academy of Music and Media is Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tolenas Academy of Music and Media?
Tolenas Academy of Music and Media has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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 Tolenas Academy of Music and Media rank among elementary schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Tolenas Academy of Music and Media ranks #1 of 18 elementary schools in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield on the city page.
Is Tolenas Academy of Music and Media a good school?
Tolenas Academy of Music and Media earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Fairfield-Suisun Unified?
Besides Tolenas Academy of Music and Media, Fairfield-Suisun Unified also operates Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students), Armijo High (1,844 students), and Fairfield High (1,605 students). See the Fairfield-Suisun Unified district page for the complete list.
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