- Enrollment
- 1,920
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tracy, CA
Wanda Hirsch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wanda Hirsch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060004707401
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wanda Hirsch Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #14 of 22
- elementary schools in Tracy · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wanda Hirsch Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wanda Hirsch Elementary ranks #14 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, CA.
School address
District: Tracy Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004707401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Wanda Hirsch Elementary shrank from 457 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 060004707401 · Tracy, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 18.9:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrill F. West High (1,920 students)
Wanda Hirsch Elementary shrank from 457 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wanda Hirsch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merrill F. Wes
Merrill F. West High
1,920 students
- Tracy High
Tracy High
1,739 students
- John C. Kimbal
John C. Kimball High
1,587 students
- George Kelly E
George Kelly Elementary
929 students
- South/West Par
South/West Park Elementary
806 students
- This school 359
Wanda Hirsch Elementary
359 students
What this shows Wanda Hirsch Elementary reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wanda Hirsch Elementary compares
Wanda Hirsch Elementary 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 | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$16,832
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
Asian 22.3%
White 18.1%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Wanda Hirsch Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Tracy Joint Unified reports $16,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wanda Hirsch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill F. West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tracy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John C. Kimball High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Kelly Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South/West Park Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wanda Hirsch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Tracy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
George Kelly Elementary
Standard public school
929 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
South/West Park Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Art Freiler
Standard public school
772 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Tom Hawkins Elementary
Standard public school
728 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
North Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Anthony C. Traina Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 21.2:1 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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wanda Hirsch Elementary
How many students attend Wanda Hirsch Elementary?
Wanda Hirsch Elementary has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tracy, CA. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wanda Hirsch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wanda Hirsch Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Wanda Hirsch Elementary?
41.4% of students at Wanda Hirsch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wanda Hirsch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wanda Hirsch Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Tracy, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wanda Hirsch Elementary?
Wanda Hirsch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Wanda Hirsch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tracy?
By Resource Investment Index, Wanda Hirsch Elementary ranks #14 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, 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 Tracy on the city page.
What other schools are in Tracy Joint Unified?
Besides Wanda Hirsch Elementary, Tracy Joint Unified also operates Merrill F. West High (1,920 students), Tracy High (1,739 students), and John C. Kimball High (1,587 students). See the Tracy Joint Unified district page for the complete list.