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Tarpey Elementary

2700 Minnewawa Ave., Clovis, CA, 93612

About Tarpey Elementary

Tarpey Elementary is a public K–6 school in Clovis, California, with about 652 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 24:1. Tarpey Elementary focuses on improving basic skills in reading, writing, and math while also encouraging students to stay engaged in class. The school is a good fit for the Clovis area, which is known for having stable neighborhoods and a strong community focus on education. At Tarpey Elementary, students are making moderate progress in their studies. 30% of them are good at math, and 41% are good at reading. These numbers show that the teachers are doing a good job and that the students can keep getting better at school. Lessons are organized in the classroom, skills are practiced, and students learn by working together. Tarpey Elementary is a well-rounded school that helps kids get better at the basics. The school consistently helps students learn and gives them more chances to do well, making it one of the best schools in California.

Tarpey Elementary Contact Information

Address

2700 Minnewawa Ave., Clovis, CA, 93612

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Phone

(559) 327-8000

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Website

cusd.com

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 30%
Reading 41%
State average proficiency is 30% in Math and 41% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
652
Total Students
$89220
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3187 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Tarpey Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 15.49%
Asian 17.48%
Hispanic 57.67%
Black 2.3%
Two+ Races 5.21%
Native Am. 1.53%
White
15.49%
Asian
17.48%
Hispanic
57.67%
Black
2.3%
Two+ Races
5.21%
Native Am.
1.53%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 652
51.53%
336 Female
48.47%
316 Male

Student Population

652 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

108 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Tarpey Elementary Student Council received statewide recognition for excellence in civic learning and student leadership, including a Civic Learning Award of Excellence from California civic education authorities. This honor acknowledges the school’s efforts to engage students in leadership, community service, and real-world civic activities.

FAQ

Q1. Are there programs at Tarpey Elementary that help students learn more?

Ans. Students can learn about things that interest them outside of regular lessons through enrichment activities.

Q2. What does the school do to teach kids to be responsible?

Ans. Students learn how to be responsible by having roles and expectations in the classroom.

Q3. Are collaborative learning experiences common?

Ans. Working in groups helps people learn how to work together and talk to each other.

Question 4. Do teachers use technology in their lessons?

Ans. Learning activities include technology tools.

Q5. How can families stay in touch?

Ans. School events and communication keep families up to date.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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