Is West Fresno Elementary a good school?

West Fresno Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.8% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend West Fresno Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 640 students attended West Fresno Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of West Fresno Elementary?

Students at West Fresno Elementary are 75% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 8% African American, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of West Fresno Elementary attend?

Students who attend West Fresno Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : West Fresno Middle High : Washington High

West Fresno Elementary

Summary:

West Fresno Elementary is a public elementary school serving 640 students in grades K-5 in Fresno, California, which is part of the Fresno Unified School District. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (74.69%) and faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and consistently low academic performance compared to state and district averages.

West Fresno Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate has risen from 12.0% in 2017-2018 to 26.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average of 14.3%. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, the school's ELA proficiency rates range from 7.62% (4th grade) to 24.24% (5th grade), compared to the state average of 42.96% to 46.69%, and its Mathematics proficiency rates range from 11.43% (4th grade) to 31.19% (3rd grade), compared to the state average of 40.79% to 45.11%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Edison-Bethune Charter Academy, Sunset Elementary, and Kepler Neighborhood, West Fresno Elementary consistently underperforms, with these nearby schools demonstrating significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics. Additionally, West Fresno Elementary has a high percentage of students (96.41%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which likely contributes to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public K-5

2910 South Ivy St.
Fresno, CA 93706-5515

(559) 495-5615

District: Washington Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5238^th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,379

Students who attend West Fresno Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	West Fresno Middle
High:	Washington High

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 640

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.7%

Asian:

10.9%

African American:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Fresno Elementary ranks worse than 89.2% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.95. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.7%), Asian (10.9%), African American (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Fresno Elementary is 19.9. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Fresno Elementary is $12,379.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Fresno Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Fresno Elementary 5238^th of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See West Fresno Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Washington Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Unified 1176^th of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Fresno Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Fresno Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2013	28.49	4165^th	5530	24.7%
2015	19.45	4685^th	5611	16.5%
2016	14.93	5045^th	5614	10.1%
2017	30.09	3820^th	5692	32.9%
2018	20.40	4646^th	5662	17.9%
2019	17.59	5020^th	5789	13.3%
2021	14.14	1310^th	1417	7.6%
2022	14.16	5436^th	5883	7.6%
2023	15.95	5238^th	5874	10.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Fresno Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	50.36	1237^th	3246	61.9%
2019	54.65	1013^th	3275	69.1%
2021	41.76	276^th	602	54.2%
2022	41.28	1718^th	3311	48.1%
2023	40.15	1810^th	3250	44.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Fresno Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.83	1440^th	2420	40.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Fresno Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	28.41	3888^th	5084	23.5%
2019	26.15	4149^th	5173	19.8%
2021	22.82	954^th	1110	14.1%
2022	20.26	4632^nd	5264	12.0%
2023	21.76	4565^th	5374	15.1%

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Rank History for Migrant students at West Fresno Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.57	33^rd	68	51.5%

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Rank History for Female students at West Fresno Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	21.08	4445^th	5413	17.9%
2019	16.69	4897^th	5492	10.8%
2021	11.56	1229^th	1267	3.0%
2022	13.04	5356^th	5635	5.0%
2023	16.44	5012^th	5617	10.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West Fresno Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	27.61	1550^th	2128	27.2%
2019	38.88	1350^th	2585	47.8%
2022	17.05	2204^th	2227	1.0%

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Rank History for Male students at West Fresno Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	21.30	4448^th	5431	18.1%
2019	19.72	4693^rd	5510	14.8%
2021	18.71	1068^th	1272	16.0%
2022	16.74	5048^th	5663	10.9%
2023	16.52	5038^th	5650	10.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at West Fresno Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	1.06	1058^th	1071	1.2%
2023	8.96	1078^th	1190	9.4%

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Rank History for African American students at West Fresno Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.51	433^rd	700	38.1%
2023	52.47	258^th	662	61.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Fresno Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	33.89	3281^st	4830	32.1%
2019	27.33	3877^th	4963	21.9%
2022	19.91	4506^th	5084	11.4%
2023	19.19	4551^st	5098	10.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Fresno Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	8	104	83	537	2	0	2	736
2013	14	107	80	567	2	0	2	772
2014	10	99	63	572	2	0	6	752
2015	9	90	54	636	1	0	5	795
2016	8	82	67	605	2	0	12	776
2017	17	65	78	585	1	0	14	760
2018	19	61	69	555	1	1	15	721
2019	25	51	57	543	3	1	12	692
2020	19	65	64	530	4	0	8	690
2021	17	63	63	483	4	1	7	638
2022	18	48	64	486	5	1	11	633
2023	23	51	70	478	5	2	11	640

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Fresno Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	736	37.0	19.8	n/a
2013	772	34.0	22.7	75.6
2014	752	34.0	22.1	98.3
2015	795	36.0	22.0	98
2016	776	31.0	25.0	98.1
2017	760	33.0	23.0	98.6
2018	721	32.0	22.5	96.8
2019	692	30.0	23.0	97.5
2020	690	n/a	n/a	91.7
2021	638	32.0	19.9	97
2022	633	31.0	20.4	94
2023	640	32.0	19.9	96.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Fresno Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	736	37.0	19.8	n/a
2013	772	34.0	22.7	75.6
2014	752	34.0	22.1	98.3
2015	795	36.0	22.0	98
2016	776	31.0	25.0	98.1
2017	760	33.0	23.0	98.6
2018	721	32.0	22.5	96.8
2019	692	30.0	23.0	97.5
2020	690	n/a	n/a	91.7
2021	638	32.0	19.9	97
2022	633	31.0	20.4	94
2023	640	32.0	19.9	96.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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