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Biola-Pershing Elementary

Summary:

Biola-Pershing Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, California, serving 207 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Central Unified School District, which is ranked 896 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Biola-Pershing Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California elementary schools, with student performance on state assessments generally below the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 45.79% in English Language Arts and 33.64% in Math, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.3% in 2017-2018 to 17.3% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average of around 12%. Additionally, Biola-Pershing serves a predominantly disadvantaged population, with 94.2% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools within the Central Unified District, such as Houghton-Kearney Elementary and Herndon-Barstow Elementary, Biola-Pershing generally performs worse on state assessments and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. However, many of these nearby schools also serve high-needs populations and face similar challenges in student achievement and attendance.


Detail:

Public K-6

 4885 North Biola Ave.
       Fresno, CA  93723-9428

(559) 276-5235

District: Central Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2782nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,799 Help


Students who attend Biola-Pershing Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Glacier Point Middle
High:    Central East High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.0 Help
Number of students:  189

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.0%
Asian:
6.3%
White:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.9% Help


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Compare Details Biola-Pershing Elementary ranks better than 52.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 5th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Central Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.11. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91%), Asian (6.3%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Biola-Pershing Elementary is 21, which is the lowest among 15 elementary schools in the Central Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Biola-Pershing Elementary is $6,799, which is the highest among 15 elementary schools in the Central Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Biola-Pershing Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Biola-Pershing Elementary 2782nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Biola-Pershing Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Central Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Unified 896th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Biola-Pershing Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Biola-Pershing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 11.08 4613th 4809 4.1%
2005 8.04 4737th 4822 1.8%
2006 8.73 4680th 4818 2.9%
2007 10.31 4902nd 5113 4.1%
2008 11.47 4849th 5113 5.2%
2009 13.21 4842nd 5193 6.8%
2010 25.16 4212th 5314 20.7%
2011 25.74 4282nd 5377 20.4%
2012 29.92 3962nd 5390 26.5%
2013 32.98 3814th 5530 31.0%
2015 33.70 3421st 5611 39.0%
2016 39.50 3104th 5614 44.7%
2017 40.67 3059th 5692 46.3%
2018 36.04 3407th 5662 39.8%
2019 37.29 3367th 5789 41.8%
2022 28.34 4006th 5883 31.9%
2023 33.06 3641st 5874 38.0%
2024 46.11 2782nd 5862 52.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Biola-Pershing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.95 822nd 3275 74.9%
2022 47.43 1335th 3311 59.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Biola-Pershing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.70 2632nd 5084 48.2%
2019 50.79 2351st 5173 54.6%
2022 38.73 3113th 5264 40.9%
2023 46.23 2609th 5374 51.5%
2024 58.01 1917th 5511 65.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Biola-Pershing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.01 3273rd 5413 39.5%
2019 41.56 3009th 5492 45.2%
2022 28.00 3924th 5635 30.4%
2023 26.52 4090th 5617 27.2%
2024 35.86 3343rd 5605 40.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Biola-Pershing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.03 3046th 5431 43.9%
2019 35.48 3362nd 5510 39.0%
2022 32.61 3569th 5663 37.0%
2023 51.71 2353rd 5650 58.4%
2024 46.35 2669th 5636 52.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Biola-Pershing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.03 2351st 4830 51.3%
2019 53.18 2084th 4963 58.0%
2022 37.58 3093rd 5084 39.2%
2023 46.10 2483rd 5098 51.3%
2024 62.37 1545th 5102 69.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Biola-Pershing Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 20 0 10 166 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1989 25 0 13 168 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1990 21 0 19 170 3 n/a n/a 0 213
1991 21 0 19 175 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1992 20 0 25 181 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1993 16 0 25 205 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1994 12 0 22 204 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1995 9 0 17 127 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1996 9 0 17 127 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1997 5 2 20 133 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1998 13 0 21 131 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1999 13 0 13 134 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2000 10 0 12 140 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2001 3 0 13 143 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2002 5 0 9 123 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2003 5 0 9 123 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2004 4 0 7 122 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2005 3 0 5 127 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2006 3 0 5 121 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2007 4 1 11 126 1 n/a n/a 0 143
2008 3 1 13 109 n/a n/a n/a 0 126
2009 6 0 21 151 0 0 4 0 182
2010 4 1 32 161 0 2 0 0 200
2011 6 0 32 168 0 1 0 0 207
2012 7 2 26 167 0 1 1 0 204
2013 3 1 30 181 0 1 0 0 216
2014 7 0 20 193 0 0 0 0 220
2015 4 0 16 193 0 0 0 0 213
2016 4 0 20 192 1 0 0 0 217
2017 5 0 15 201 1 0 1 0 223
2018 3 3 20 208 1 0 0 0 235
2019 3 3 12 208 0 0 0 0 226
2020 2 2 9 194 0 0 0 0 207
2021 2 0 9 200 0 0 0 0 211
2022 1 2 11 184 1 0 0 0 199
2023 2 1 12 189 1 0 2 0 207
2024 2 0 12 172 1 0 2 0 189

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 Biola-Pershing Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 196 9.0 21.7 n/a
1989 206 9.5 21.6 n/a
1990 213 9.5 22.4 n/a
1991 215 10.0 21.5 n/a
1992 226 10.2 22.1 88.1
1993 246 10.7 23.0 90.2
1994 238 11.0 21.6 90.3
1995 153 9.0 17.0 94.8
1996 153 9.0 17.0 94.8
1997 160 8.0 20.0 25.6
1998 165 8.0 20.6 94.5
1999 160 9.0 17.8 95
2000 162 9.0 18.0 98.1
2001 159 9.0 17.7 98.1
2002 137 8.6 15.9 97.1
2003 137 8.6 15.9 97.1
2004 133 7.6 17.5 83.5
2005 135 7.6 17.8 97.8
2006 129 8.0 16.1 90.7
2007 143 8.0 17.9 97.9
2008 126 7.0 18.0 95.2
2009 182 8.0 18.2 92.3
2010 200 11.7 17.0 90
2011 207 n/a n/a 98.6
2012 204 8.0 25.3 n/a
2013 216 8.7 24.8 84.3
2014 220 8.5 25.8 94.1
2015 213 8.0 26.6 84
2016 217 8.0 27.1 97.2
2017 223 9.0 24.7 90.6
2018 235 9.0 26.1 86
2019 226 9.0 25.1 95.6
2020 207 n/a n/a 89.9
2021 211 9.0 23.4 94.8
2022 199 8.0 24.8 80.9
2023 207 9.0 23.0 94.2
2024 189 9.0 21.0 88.9

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 Biola-Pershing Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 196 9.0 21.7 n/a
1989 206 9.5 21.6 n/a
1990 213 9.5 22.4 n/a
1991 215 10.0 21.5 n/a
1992 226 10.2 22.1 88.1
1993 246 10.7 23.0 90.2
1994 238 11.0 21.6 90.3
1995 153 9.0 17.0 94.8
1996 153 9.0 17.0 94.8
1997 160 8.0 20.0 25.6
1998 165 8.0 20.6 94.5
1999 160 9.0 17.8 95
2000 162 9.0 18.0 98.1
2001 159 9.0 17.7 98.1
2002 137 8.6 15.9 97.1
2003 137 8.6 15.9 97.1
2004 133 7.6 17.5 83.5
2005 135 7.6 17.8 97.8
2006 129 8.0 16.1 90.7
2007 143 8.0 17.9 97.9
2008 126 7.0 18.0 95.2
2009 182 8.0 18.2 92.3
2010 200 11.7 17.0 90
2011 207 n/a n/a 98.6
2012 204 8.0 25.3 n/a
2013 216 8.7 24.8 84.3
2014 220 8.5 25.8 94.1
2015 213 8.0 26.6 84
2016 217 8.0 27.1 97.2
2017 223 9.0 24.7 90.6
2018 235 9.0 26.1 86
2019 226 9.0 25.1 95.6
2020 207 n/a n/a 89.9
2021 211 9.0 23.4 94.8
2022 199 8.0 24.8 80.9
2023 207 9.0 23.0 94.2
2024 189 9.0 21.0 88.9

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Biola-Pershing Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201497.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2018≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
202292.9%0.0%7.1%92.9%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Biola-Pershing Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,799

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Biola-Pershing Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 3367th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3641st of 5874 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Biola-Pershing Elementary)2834.8
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Unified)44.634.4
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Biola-Pershing Elementary)4021.7
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Unified)48.736.1
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Biola-Pershing Elementary)34.539
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Unified)43.735.9
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Biola-Pershing Elementary)27.636.6
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Central Unified)43.330.1
 13.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Biola-Pershing Elementary)44.425
 19.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Unified)42.542.3
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Biola-Pershing Elementary)29.65
 24.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Central Unified)3125.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Biola-Pershing Elementary)18.510
 8.5%
   5th Grade Science (Central Unified)2124.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Biola-Pershing Elementary)69.241
 28.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Unified)49.944.3
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Biola-Pershing Elementary)38.523.1
 15.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Central Unified)37.629.4
 8.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students226207
 8.4%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian01
Asian1212
Hispanic208189
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White32
 33.3%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.6%94.2%
 1.4%

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Biola-Pershing Elementary ranks 2782nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 189 students attended Biola-Pershing Elementary.

Students at Biola-Pershing Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 1% White, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Biola-Pershing Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Glacier Point Middle
High : Central East High


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