Winchell Elementary School

3722 E. Lowe St.
Fresno, CA 93702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 681 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Winchell 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 99% 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: 681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Winchell Elementary School's student population of 681 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
681 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Winchell 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 Winchell Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6893 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Winchell Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winchell 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.
27%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winchell 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.
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
91%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Winchell Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
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.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Winchell 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
76%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Winchell 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
20%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winchell 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 Winchell Elementary School's ranking?
Winchell Elementary School is ranked #6893 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Winchell Elementary School?
681 students attend Winchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Winchell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winchell Elementary School?
Winchell Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Winchell Elementary School offer ?
Winchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Winchell Elementary School part of?
Winchell Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Winchell Elementary School located?
Winchell Elementary School is located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 32 other public schools located in Roosevelt.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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