Tincher Preparatory

813 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Tincher Preparatory, located in the Los Altos neighborhood of Long Beach, is a unique K-8 public school within the Long Beach Unified School District. Known for its academic focus and tight-knit community, the school serves as a "preparatory" institution designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school. It offers a structured environment that emphasizes rigorous academics, character development, and a continuous educational experience, allowing students to remain in a stable, familiar campus setting from kindergarten through eighth grade.

The school is highly regarded for its active parent involvement and a strong emphasis on extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and competitive academic programs. Because students stay on the same campus for nine years, Tincher fosters long-term relationships between teachers, students, and families, which often results in a cohesive school culture. As a sought-after neighborhood school, it is frequently recognized for high student achievement and its dedicated focus on preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

813

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tincher Preparatory
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	322
Black	78
Asian	102
Two or More	75
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
322 (39.6 %)
White
227 (27.9 %)
Asian
102 (12.5 %)
Black
78 (9.6 %)
Two or More
75 (9.2 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)493-2636
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	813
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 109

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 104

Grade 7 98

Grade 8 93