- Enrollment
- 2,776
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tustin, CA
Tustin Connect
Federal NCES profile for Tustin Connect, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 064015007201
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tustin Connect earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Tustin · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.5:1
- large classes for California
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tustin Connect has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tustin Connect ranks #2 of 3 schools in Tustin, CA.
School address
District: Tustin Unified · California
NCES ID 064015007201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Tustin Connect shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (-19.8%).
Teacher FTE added 8.9 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 064015007201 · Tustin, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 33.5:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students)
Tustin Connect shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (-19.8%). Teacher FTE added 8.9 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tustin Connect in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arnold O. Beck
Arnold O. Beckman High
2,776 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
2,126 students
- Tustin High
Tustin High
1,627 students
- Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills
1,373 students
- Sycamore Magne 1,085
Sycamore Magnet Academy
1,085 students
- This school 268
Tustin Connect
268 students
What this shows Tustin Connect reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tustin Connect compares
Tustin Connect is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.5:1 | ▲ 56% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
33.5:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$15,381
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
White 34.5%
Asian 16.5%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Tustin Connect is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tustin Unified reports $15,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tustin Connect Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold O. Beckman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tustin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hills | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Magnet Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tustin Connect's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Tustin
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tustin Connect
How many students attend Tustin Connect?
Tustin Connect has 268 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Tustin, CA. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tustin Connect?
The student-teacher ratio at Tustin Connect is 33.5:1, which is 56% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 113% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tustin Connect?
36.6% of students at Tustin Connect are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tustin Connect?
The largest demographic group at Tustin Connect is Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment, in Tustin, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tustin Connect?
Tustin Connect has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tustin Connect rank among schools in Tustin?
By Resource Investment Index, Tustin Connect ranks #2 of 3 schools in Tustin, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tustin on the city page.
What other schools are in Tustin Unified?
Besides Tustin Connect, Tustin Unified also operates Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students), Foothill High (2,126 students), and Tustin High (1,627 students). See the Tustin Unified district page for the complete list.