Serving 616 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tompkins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tompkins Elementary School's student population of 616 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tompkins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tompkins Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5169 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tompkins Elementary School's ranking?
Tompkins Elementary School is ranked #5169 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tompkins Elementary School often compared to?
Tompkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Golden Hills Elementary School, Standard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tompkins Elementary School?
616 students attend Tompkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Tompkins Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tompkins Elementary School?
Tompkins Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tompkins Elementary School offer ?
Tompkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tompkins Elementary School part of?
Tompkins Elementary School is part of Tehachapi Unified School District.
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