- Enrollment
- 3,096
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Union City, CA
Tom Kitayama Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tom Kitayama Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062691007480
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tom Kitayama Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.2:1
- large classes for California
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tom Kitayama Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tom Kitayama Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Union City, CA.
School address
District: New Haven Unified · California
NCES ID 062691007480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Tom Kitayama Elementary held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 062691007480 · Union City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 27.2:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: James Logan High (3,096 students)
Tom Kitayama Elementary held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tom Kitayama Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Logan Hi
James Logan High
3,096 students
- Itliong-Vera C 1,097
Itliong-Vera Cruz
1,097 students
- Cesar Chavez M 990
Cesar Chavez Middle
990 students
- Guy Jr. Emanue 746
Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary
746 students
- Searles Elemen 712
Searles Elementary
712 students
- This school 653
Tom Kitayama Elementary
653 students
What this shows Tom Kitayama Elementary reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tom Kitayama Elementary compares
Tom Kitayama 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 | 27.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,166
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
Two or More 8.1%
White 5.8%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Tom Kitayama Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for New Haven Unified reports $15,166 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tom Kitayama Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Logan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Itliong-Vera Cruz | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Searles Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tom Kitayama Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar elementary schools in Union City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary
Standard public school
746 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Searles Elementary
Standard public school
712 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Delaine Eastin Elementary
Standard public school
668 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Alvarado Elementary
Standard public school
667 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 24:1 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 (~653 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tom Kitayama Elementary
How many students attend Tom Kitayama Elementary?
Tom Kitayama Elementary has 653 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Union City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tom Kitayama Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tom Kitayama Elementary is 27.2:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tom Kitayama Elementary?
26.0% of students at Tom Kitayama Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tom Kitayama Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tom Kitayama Elementary is Asian at 49.8% of enrollment, in Union City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tom Kitayama Elementary?
Tom Kitayama Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 Tom Kitayama Elementary rank among elementary schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Tom Kitayama Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Union City, 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 Union City on the city page.
What other schools are in New Haven Unified?
Besides Tom Kitayama Elementary, New Haven Unified also operates James Logan High (3,096 students), Itliong-Vera Cruz (1,097 students), and Cesar Chavez Middle (990 students). See the New Haven Unified district page for the complete list.