Tompkins Elementary
Tehachapi, CA · Tehachapi Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Rural, fringe
4,080th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 28%▼ Declining
1120 South Curry St., Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2170NCES ID 063888006530Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Tompkins Elementary 4,080th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 28% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2015 to 28th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 297 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 658 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.4% | 46.8% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| White | 51.4% | 42.2% | ▼ 9.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 7.8% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $426K in zip 93561 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Tompkins Elementary in?
Tompkins Elementary is part of the Tehachapi Unified district in Tehachapi, California.
Is Tompkins Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Tompkins Elementary 4,080th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Tompkins Elementary?
Hispanic 47%, White 42%, Two or more races 8%, Black 2% (658 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Tompkins Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93561 is $426K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.