Tarpey Elementary School

2700 Minnewawa Ave.
Clovis, CA 93612
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tarpey Elementary School serves 658 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Tarpey Elementary School's student population of 658 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
658 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Tarpey Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
40%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
50%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
21%
12%
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Hispanic
51%
56%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
19%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.66
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Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Tarpey Elementary School often compared to?
Tarpey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Tarpey Elementary School?
658 students attend Tarpey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Tarpey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarpey Elementary School?
Tarpey Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tarpey Elementary School offer ?
Tarpey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Tarpey Elementary School part of?
Tarpey Elementary School is part of Clovis Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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