- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tehachapi, CA
Tompkins Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tompkins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063888006530
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tompkins Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Tehachapi · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tompkins Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tompkins Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Tehachapi, CA.
School address
District: Tehachapi Unified · California
NCES ID 063888006530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Tompkins Elementary held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 063888006530 · Tehachapi, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 22.8:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Tehachapi High (1,260 students)
Tompkins Elementary held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tompkins Elementary 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
- This school
Tompkins Elementary
615 students
- Cummings Valle
Cummings Valley Elementary
560 students
- Tehachapi Inde 108
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy
108 students
What this shows Tompkins Elementary reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tompkins Elementary compares
Tompkins 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.6%
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
$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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
White 40.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Tompkins Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tehachapi Unified reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tompkins Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehachapi High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jacobsen Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cummings Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tompkins Elementary'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
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tompkins Elementary
How many students attend Tompkins Elementary?
Tompkins Elementary has 615 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tehachapi, CA. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tompkins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tompkins Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tompkins Elementary?
43.5% of students at Tompkins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tompkins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tompkins Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Tehachapi, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tompkins Elementary?
Tompkins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Tompkins Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tehachapi?
By Resource Investment Index, Tompkins Elementary ranks #2 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 Tompkins Elementary, 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.