Tompkins Elementary

1120 South Curry St.
Tehachapi, CA 93561

615 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tompkins Elementary is a public school located in Tehachapi, California, serving students in the Tehachapi Unified School District. As a foundational educational institution in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is designed to cater to the needs of elementary-aged children, providing a curriculum that aligns with state standards while encouraging student engagement through various classroom activities and school-wide initiatives.

Beyond core academics, Tompkins Elementary places a significant focus on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and safe. The school benefits from its location in the close-knit Tehachapi community, often serving as a hub for local families. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the faculty and staff work collaboratively with parents and the community to prepare students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring that every child has the resources and guidance needed to reach their full potential.

615

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tompkins Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	291
Black	8
Asian	14
Two or More	50
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
291 (47.3%)
White
248 (40.3%)
Two or More
50 (8.1%)
Asian
14 (2.3%)
Black
8 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Tehachapi Unified
Phone:	(661)822-2170
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	289
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 132

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 1