Enrollment
21
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lodi, CA
Turner Academy at Tokay Colony
Federal NCES profile for Turner Academy at Tokay Colony, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062223012997
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner Academy at Tokay Colony earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 14
- elementary schools in Lodi · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7:1
- small classes for California
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Turner Academy at Tokay Colony has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Academy at Tokay Colony ranks #1 of 14 elementary schools in Lodi, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turner Academy at Tokay Colony compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turner Academy at Tokay Colony
Turner Academy at Tokay Colony is a higher-need, small elementary school in Lodi, California, enrolling 21 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7:1, Turner Academy at Tokay Colony is leaner than roughly 98% of California schools and 67% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of California schools, with 21 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 95.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lodi's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ellerth E. Larson Elementary (890 students): Turner Academy at Tokay Colony is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7:1 vs 25.4:1).
Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students) and Lodi High (1,952 students) alongside Turner Academy at Tokay Colony.
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 Turner Academy at Tokay Colony compares
Turner Academy at Tokay Colony on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 67% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
7:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 2% in California - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
95.2%
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
$15,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 47.6%
White 28.6%
Two or More 14.3%
African American 9.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Turner Academy at Tokay Colony is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lodi Unified, which includes Turner Academy at Tokay Colony.
$15,195
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 64.1%
Federal 14.4%
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 Turner Academy at Tokay Colony Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lodi High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronald E. Mcnair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lodi Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turner Academy at Tokay Colony's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Lodi
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary
Standard public school
890 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Lois E. Borchardt Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Erma B. Reese Elementary
Standard public school
593 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Beckman Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Vinewood Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Lawrence Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 24.4:1 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 (~21 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Turner Academy at Tokay Colony
How many students attend Turner Academy at Tokay Colony?
Turner Academy at Tokay Colony has 21 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lodi, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Academy at Tokay Colony?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner Academy at Tokay Colony is 7:1, which is 67% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% 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 Turner Academy at Tokay Colony?
72.7% of students at Turner Academy at Tokay Colony are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner Academy at Tokay Colony?
The largest demographic group at Turner Academy at Tokay Colony is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Lodi, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner Academy at Tokay Colony?
Turner Academy at Tokay Colony has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Turner Academy at Tokay Colony rank among elementary schools in Lodi?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Academy at Tokay Colony ranks #1 of 14 elementary schools in Lodi, 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 Lodi on the city page.
Is Turner Academy at Tokay Colony a good school?
Turner Academy at Tokay Colony earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. 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 Lodi Unified?
Besides Turner Academy at Tokay Colony, Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students), Lodi High (1,952 students), and Bear Creek High (1,925 students). See the Lodi Unified district page for the complete list.
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