Tarpey Elementary

643 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.

643

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tarpey Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	379
Black	19
Asian	111
Two or More	30
American Indian	11

Hispanic
379 (58.9%)
Asian
111 (17.3%)
White
93 (14.5%)
Two or More
30 (4.7%)
Black
19 (3.0%)
American Indian
11 (1.7%)

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:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
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 104

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 102

Grade 6 91