Enrollment
4
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 063987008422
Tulare City Community Day — Tulare, CA
Federal NCES profile for Tulare City Community Day, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 88
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Tulare City · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tulare City Community Day compares with California and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Tulare City Community Day reports 4 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 86% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 81% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tulare City spends $15,487 per pupil district-wide, below the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 10.4% from local sources (property taxes), 72.6% from the state, and 17.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tulare City Community Day compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3:1 | ▼ 86% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 4 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
3:1
students per teacher
— 86% below state mean
Top 0% in California — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,487
per pupil, district-wide
— below California avg of $18,039
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
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 200.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 4 Top 1% in California — larger than 99% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 3:1 -86% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 063987008422
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
White 25.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tulare City, which includes Tulare City Community Day.
$15,487
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 10.4%
State 72.6%
Federal 17.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Tulare City Community Day
How many students attend Tulare City Community Day?
Tulare City Community Day has 4 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tulare, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tulare City Community Day?
The student-teacher ratio at Tulare City Community Day is 3:1, which is 86% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 81% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tulare City Community Day?
The largest demographic group at Tulare City Community Day is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0%. The school serves a student body in Tulare, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tulare City Community Day?
Tulare City Community Day has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.