Central Elementary

Summary:

Central Elementary is a public elementary school located in Fresno, California, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 762 students. It is part of the Central Unified School District, which is ranked 896 out of 1,568 school districts in California and has a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary consistently outperforms the Central Unified district and the state of California in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency rates across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 47.89% of Central Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 41.78% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, 35.28% of Central Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 28.68% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school also outperforms the district and state in Science proficiency. However, Central Elementary struggles with Asian and English Language Learner (ELL) student performance, ranking in the bottom 20% of California elementary schools for these subgroups.

When compared to nearby schools within the Central Unified district, such as Madison Elementary, John Steinbeck Elementary, and McKinley Elementary, Central Elementary generally outperforms them in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. However, when compared to schools outside the district, such as Addams Elementary and Lawless Elementary from the Fresno Unified district, Central Elementary's performance is more mixed, with some areas where it underperforms.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2195 North Polk Ave.
       Fresno, CA  93722-5052


(559) 274-9780

District: Central Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2506th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,294 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    El Capitan Middle
High:    Central East High

Student/teacher ratio:  26.7 Help
Number of students:  762

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.9%
Asian:
31.0%
White:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.3% Help


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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks better than 57.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4th 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 50.96. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.9%), Asian (31%), White (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 26.7. 9 elementary schools in the Central Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $5,294. 9 elementary schools in the Central Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 2506th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Central 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 Central Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 25.45 3898th 5113 23.8%
2008 31.18 3502nd 5113 31.5%
2009 49.25 2532nd 5193 51.2%
2010 49.71 2577th 5314 51.5%
2011 66.13 1692nd 5377 68.5%
2012 73.36 1360th 5390 74.8%
2013 71.72 1493rd 5530 73.0%
2015 51.79 2349th 5611 58.1%
2016 57.85 2090th 5614 62.8%
2017 56.70 2191st 5692 61.5%
2018 60.06 2035th 5662 64.1%
2019 59.18 2118th 5789 63.4%
2022 47.63 2668th 5883 54.6%
2023 51.80 2449th 5874 58.3%
2024 50.96 2506th 5862 57.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.01 507th 3275 84.5%
2022 60.24 749th 3311 77.4%
2023 35.26 2140th 3250 34.2%
2024 33.33 2308th 3160 27.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.00 629th 2420 74.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.13 979th 5084 80.7%
2019 72.10 1081st 5173 79.1%
2022 54.61 1996th 5264 62.1%
2023 65.49 1453rd 5374 73.0%
2024 55.16 2050th 5511 62.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.85 2197th 5413 59.4%
2019 58.06 2048th 5492 62.7%
2022 44.11 2751st 5635 51.2%
2023 50.44 2386th 5617 57.5%
2024 52.91 2279th 5605 59.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.86 561st 2585 78.3%
2022 90.43 160th 2227 92.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.02 91st 140 35.0%
2024 35.98 74th 118 37.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.33 1839th 5431 66.1%
2019 58.52 2013th 5510 63.5%
2022 50.37 2422nd 5663 57.2%
2023 52.06 2335th 5650 58.7%
2024 47.82 2583rd 5636 54.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.82 815th 1071 23.9%
2019 24.34 944th 1149 17.8%
2022 10.51 1036th 1154 10.2%
2023 11.20 1061st 1190 10.8%
2024 16.26 1035th 1203 14.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.22 505th 747 32.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.62 1201st 4830 75.1%
2019 69.32 1202nd 4963 75.8%
2022 66.68 1309th 5084 74.3%
2023 70.23 1170th 5098 77.0%
2024 67.68 1290th 5102 74.7%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.00 1896th 2737 30.7%
2019 48.87 1587th 2834 44.0%
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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 Central Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 123 58 57 195 5 n/a n/a 3 441
2006 113 88 65 226 2 n/a n/a 9 503
2007 149 81 95 288 4 n/a n/a 15 632
2008 123 86 101 282 4 n/a n/a 0 596
2009 112 89 116 299 4 3 24 0 647
2010 99 85 138 363 5 3 7 0 700
2011 96 77 136 392 7 2 11 0 721
2012 94 76 154 416 10 3 14 0 767
2013 108 80 170 456 5 3 16 0 838
2014 105 76 176 490 3 2 11 0 863
2015 115 66 186 506 2 3 6 0 884
2016 96 64 177 453 5 3 7 0 805
2017 97 61 185 476 3 2 10 0 834
2018 96 59 200 444 5 1 6 0 811
2019 91 49 197 458 4 1 7 0 807
2020 74 43 209 452 4 2 12 0 796
2021 67 48 221 436 4 2 15 0 793
2022 51 46 229 420 4 2 23 0 775
2023 50 43 236 403 3 2 25 0 762

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 Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 441 24.9 17.7 66.9
2006 503 27.0 18.6 67.6
2007 632 33.0 19.2 61.9
2008 596 34.0 17.5 65.8
2009 647 32.0 19.0 62.1
2010 700 31.0 22.5 69.1
2011 721 n/a n/a 66
2012 767 28.5 26.8 n/a
2013 838 28.5 29.3 71.2
2014 863 28.0 30.8 72.5
2015 884 27.0 32.7 65.7
2016 805 27.0 29.8 75.4
2017 834 28.0 29.7 62.6
2018 811 29.0 27.9 68.4
2019 807 28.0 28.8 77.1
2020 796 n/a n/a 74.4
2021 793 28.0 28.3 70.7
2022 775 27.0 28.7 55
2023 762 28.5 26.7 79.3

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 Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 441 24.9 17.7 66.9
2006 503 27.0 18.6 67.6
2007 632 33.0 19.2 61.9
2008 596 34.0 17.5 65.8
2009 647 32.0 19.0 62.1
2010 700 31.0 22.5 69.1
2011 721 n/a n/a 66
2012 767 28.5 26.8 n/a
2013 838 28.5 29.3 71.2
2014 863 28.0 30.8 72.5
2015 884 27.0 32.7 65.7
2016 805 27.0 29.8 75.4
2017 834 28.0 29.7 62.6
2018 811 29.0 27.9 68.4
2019 807 28.0 28.8 77.1
2020 796 n/a n/a 74.4
2021 793 28.0 28.3 70.7
2022 775 27.0 28.7 55
2023 762 28.5 26.7 79.3

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%1.0%0.0%5.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%97.0%
201390.0%10.0%0.0%0.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%
201499.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201599.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%
201697.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202098.5%0.0%1.5%
202296.2%0.0%3.8%98.1%97.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,294

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central 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 2118th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2449th of 5874 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Elementary)58.446
 12.4%
   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 (Central Elementary)69.955
 14.9%
   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 (Central Elementary)45.236.4
 8.8%
   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 (Central Elementary)50.525.2
 25.3%
   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 (Central Elementary)42.958
 15.1%
   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 (Central Elementary)31.430
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Central Unified)3125.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary)28.631
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Central Unified)2124.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Elementary)58.149.5
 8.6%
   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 (Central Elementary)49.630.8
 18.7%
   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 Students807762
 5.6%
African American4943
 12.2%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian197236
 19.8%
Hispanic458403
 12%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White9150
 45.1%
Two or More Races725
 257.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.1%79.3%
 2.2%


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Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : El Capitan Middle
High : Central East High

In the 2022-23 school year, 762 students attended Central Elementary.

Central Elementary ranks 2506th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 31% Asian, 7% White, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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