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Fresno Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 74 public elementary schools serving 42,722 students in Fresno Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Fresno Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
101 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
69,424 Students
3,500,507 Students
# Teachers
3,476 Teachers
172,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Fresno Unified School District, which is ranked #1376 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1342 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.65
# American Indian Students
451 Students
16,888 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7,639 Students
424,717 Students
% Asian Students
11%
12%
# Hispanic Students
48,410 Students
1,893,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
54%
# Black Students
5,157 Students
169,690 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
5,392 Students
754,767 Students
% White Students
8%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
318 Students
14,663 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,993 Students
219,616 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
6,559
451,616
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,329
377,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,356
379,893
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,529
389,353
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,566
393,562
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,477
398,613
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,623
407,977
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,510
280,783
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,093
277,323
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,223
39,712
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,785
34,198
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,813
33,820
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,561
36,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,536 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,568 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,287 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$1,220 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,536
$21,485
Spending / Student
$17,568
$19,787
Best Fresno Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manchester Gate
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2307 E. Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7220
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7220
Grades: 2-6
| 678 students
Rank: #22.
Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3135 N. Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7060
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7060
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Malloch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2251 W. Morris Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4530
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4530
Grades: K-6
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Bullard Talent
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4950 N. Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7030
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7030
Grades: K-8
| 743 students
Rank: #55.
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7120 N. Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4490
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4490
Grades: K-6
| 466 students
Rank: #66.
Baird Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5500 N. Maroa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 451-4310
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 451-4310
Grades: 5-8
| 598 students
Rank: #77.
Starr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1780 W. Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4560
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4560
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Akira Yokomi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2323 E. Mckenzie
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 457-6140
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 457-6140
Grades: K-6
| 687 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Edith B. Storey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5250 E. Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6530
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6530
Grades: K-6
| 564 students
Rank: #1010.
Eaton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1451 E. Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 451-4470
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 451-4470
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
Rank: #1111.
Gibson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1266 W. Barstow Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4500
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4500
Grades: K-6
| 411 students
Rank: #1212.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1755 S. Crystal Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-3310
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-3310
Grades: K-6
| 402 students
Rank: #1313.
Ann B. Leavenworth
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4420 E. Thomas Ave.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 253-6490
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 253-6490
Grades: K-6
| 772 students
Rank: #1414.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1542 E. Webster St.
Fresno, CA 93728
(559) 457-2520
Fresno, CA 93728
(559) 457-2520
Grades: K-6
| 430 students
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 N. Mariposa St.
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 457-2960
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 457-2960
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
Rank: #1616.
Vang Pao Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 E. Heaton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 457-3380
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 457-3380
Grades: K-6
| 798 students
Rank: #1717.
Easterby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5211 E. Tulare St.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 253-6440
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 253-6440
Grades: K-6
| 669 students
Rank: #1818.
Wishon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3857 E. Harvard Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7330
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7330
Grades: K-6
| 513 students
Rank: #1919.
Mccardle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
577 E. Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 451-4540
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 451-4540
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
Rank: #2020.
Figarden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6235 N. Brawley Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 451-4480
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 451-4480
Grades: K-6
| 592 students
Rank: #2121.
Birney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3034 E. Cornell Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7000
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7000
Grades: K-6
| 708 students
Rank: #2222.
Viking Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4251 N. Winery Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7290
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7290
Grades: K-6
| 712 students
Rank: #2323.
Lawless Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5255 N. Reese Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 451-4520
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 451-4520
Grades: K-6
| 620 students
Rank: #2424.
Ewing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4873 E. Olive Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 253-6460
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 253-6460
Grades: K-6
| 827 students
Rank: #2525.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Mono St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-3010
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-3010
Grades: K-6
| 498 students
Rank: #2626.
Robinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 E. Browning Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 451-4550
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 451-4550
Grades: K-6
| 499 students
Rank: #2727.
Kratt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 W. Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 451-4510
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 451-4510
Grades: K-6
| 562 students
Rank: #2828.
Cooper Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2277 W. Bellaire Way
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7050
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7050
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #2929.
Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3750 E. Platt Ave.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 457-2950
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 457-2950
Grades: K-6
| 357 students
Rank: #3030.
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4625 E. Florence Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6420
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6420
Grades: K-6
| 651 students
Rank: #3131.
Burroughs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
166 N. Sierra Vista Ave.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 253-6430
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 253-6430
Grades: K-6
| 713 students
Rank: #3232.
Ericson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4774 E. Yale Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 253-6450
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 253-6450
Grades: K-6
| 767 students
Rank: #3333.
Powers-ginsburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 E. Swift Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7230
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7230
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
Rank: #3434.
Winchell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3722 E. Lowe St.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 457-3440
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 457-3440
Grades: K-6
| 681 students
Rank: #3535.
Slater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4472 N. Emerson Ave.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7260
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7260
Grades: K-6
| 676 students
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