Serving 643 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Tarpey Elementary School ranks in the top 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tarpey Elementary School's student population of 643 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
643 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
Tarpey Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tarpey Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#4680 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Clovis Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tarpey Elementary School's ranking?
Tarpey Elementary School is ranked #4680 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tarpey Elementary School often compared to?
Tarpey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School, Sierra Vista 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 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tarpey Elementary School?
643 students attend Tarpey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Tarpey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tarpey Elementary School?
Tarpey Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to 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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