Roger S. Oraze Elementary School

3468 N. Armstrong Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 840 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Roger S. Oraze 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 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian and 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: 840 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roger S. Oraze Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Roger S. Oraze Elementary School's student population of 840 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
840 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Roger S. Oraze 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 Roger S. Oraze Elementary School is 0.71, 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)
#2382 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Roger S. Oraze Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Roger S. Oraze 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.
57%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Roger S. Oraze 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.
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Roger S. Oraze 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%
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Asian
35%
12%
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Hispanic
32%
55%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
26%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Roger S. Oraze 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
32%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Roger S. Oraze 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
14%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Roger S. Oraze 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 Roger S. Oraze Elementary School's ranking?
Roger S. Oraze Elementary School is ranked #2382 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Roger S. Oraze Elementary School often compared to?
Roger S. Oraze Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Virginia R. Boris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Roger S. Oraze Elementary School?
840 students attend Roger S. Oraze Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Roger S. Oraze Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roger S. Oraze Elementary School?
Roger S. Oraze Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Roger S. Oraze Elementary School offer ?
Roger S. Oraze Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Roger S. Oraze Elementary School part of?
Roger S. Oraze Elementary School is part of Clovis Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Roger S. Oraze Elementary School located?
Roger S. Oraze Elementary School is located in the McLane neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in McLane.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 840 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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