- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Turlock, CA
Wakefield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wakefield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060015811512
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wakefield Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Turlock · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wakefield Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wakefield Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Turlock, CA.
School address
District: Turlock Unified · California
NCES ID 060015811512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Wakefield Elementary held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 060015811512 · Turlock, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 20:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Turlock High (2,479 students)
Wakefield Elementary held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wakefield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turlock High
Turlock High
2,479 students
- John H. Pitman
John H. Pitman High
1,986 students
- Turlock Junior
Turlock Junior High
1,294 students
- Walnut Element 900
Walnut Elementary Education Center
900 students
- Osborn Two-Way 831
Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy
831 students
- This school 601
Wakefield Elementary
601 students
What this shows Wakefield Elementary reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wakefield Elementary compares
Wakefield 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 | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.9%
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
$16,686
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 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.7%
White 5.7%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Wakefield Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Turlock Unified reports $16,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wakefield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turlock High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John H. Pitman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turlock Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Elementary Education Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wakefield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Turlock
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Walnut Elementary Education Center
Standard public school
900 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy
Standard public school
831 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Julien Elementary
Standard public school
826 students 25:1 students per teacher
Dennis G. Earl Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Crowell Elementary
Standard public school
758 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary
Standard public school
753 students 22.8:1 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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wakefield Elementary
How many students attend Wakefield Elementary?
Wakefield Elementary has 601 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Turlock, CA. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Elementary is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher 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 Wakefield Elementary?
69.8% of students at Wakefield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wakefield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wakefield Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.7% of enrollment, in Turlock, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wakefield Elementary?
Wakefield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Wakefield Elementary rank among elementary schools in Turlock?
By Resource Investment Index, Wakefield Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Turlock, 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 Turlock on the city page.
What other schools are in Turlock Unified?
Besides Wakefield Elementary, Turlock Unified also operates Turlock High (2,479 students), John H. Pitman High (1,986 students), and Turlock Junior High (1,294 students). See the Turlock Unified district page for the complete list.