Serving 651 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School's student population of 651 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6399 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
60%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School's ranking?
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School is ranked #6399 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School often compared to?
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winchell Elementary School, Aynesworth Elementary School, Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School?
651 students attend Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School?
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School offer ?
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School part of?
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School located?
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School is located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 32 other public schools located in Roosevelt.
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