Serving 798 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Vang Pao Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 798 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vang Pao Elementary School's student population of 798 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
798 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vang Pao 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 Vang Pao Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4864 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vang Pao Elementary School's ranking?
Vang Pao Elementary School is ranked #4864 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vang Pao Elementary School?
798 students attend Vang Pao Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Vang Pao Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vang Pao Elementary School?
Vang Pao Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vang Pao Elementary School offer ?
Vang Pao Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Vang Pao Elementary School part of?
Vang Pao Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Vang Pao Elementary School located?
Vang Pao Elementary School is located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 32 other public schools located in Roosevelt.
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