Lawless Elementary School

5255 N. Reese Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lawless 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lawless Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Lawless Elementary School's student population of 620 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
620 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lawless 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 Lawless Elementary School is 0.67, 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)
#5797 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lawless Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lawless Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lawless Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lawless Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lawless Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
16%
12%
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Hispanic
52%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lawless Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
5%
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White
10%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Lawless Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lawless Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lawless Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lawless Elementary School's ranking?
Lawless Elementary School is ranked #5797 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lawless Elementary School often compared to?
Lawless Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Figarden Elementary School, William Saroyan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lawless Elementary School?
620 students attend Lawless Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lawless Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawless Elementary School?
Lawless Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Lawless Elementary School offer ?
Lawless Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lawless Elementary School part of?
Lawless Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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