Tarpey Elementary

653 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Tarpey Elementary School is a public school located in Clovis, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. It is part of the highly regarded Clovis Unified School District, which is known for its focus on academic excellence, strong extracurricular programs, and a tradition of high community engagement. The school is situated in a residential area, providing a neighborhood-focused environment that emphasizes a safe and supportive atmosphere for elementary-aged children.

As a member of the Clovis Unified system, Tarpey Elementary benefits from the district’s comprehensive approach to education, which prioritizes both student achievement and character development. The school typically focuses on fostering a well-rounded learning experience that integrates core academics with activities such as music, physical education, and technology. Families choosing Tarpey often value its commitment to maintaining the district's standard of rigorous instruction while ensuring students have access to the resources and support services necessary to succeed throughout their foundational years.

653

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tarpey Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	344
Black	18
Asian	132
Two or More	33
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
344 (52.7 %)
Asian
132 (20.2 %)
White
117 (17.9 %)
Two or More
33 (5.1 %)
Black
18 (2.8 %)
American Indian
8 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Clovis Unified
Phone:	(559)327-8000
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	390
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tarpey Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	97
Grade 5	97
Grade 6	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tarpey Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	351	53.8%
Male	302	46.2%

Elementary School K - 6th