Janet L. Young Elementary School

3140 N. Locan Ave.
Fresno, CA 93737
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Top 30%
Serving 655 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Janet L. Young Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Janet L. Young Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Janet L. Young Elementary School's student population of 655 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
655 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Janet L. Young Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Janet L. Young Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2376 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
49%
33%
54%
47%
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
26%
12%
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Hispanic
37%
55%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
27%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Janet L. Young Elementary School's ranking?
Janet L. Young Elementary School is ranked #2376 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Janet L. Young Elementary School?
655 students attend Janet L. Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Janet L. Young Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Janet L. Young Elementary School?
Janet L. Young Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Janet L. Young Elementary School offer ?
Janet L. Young Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Janet L. Young Elementary School part of?
Janet L. Young Elementary School is part of Clovis Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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