James S. Fugman Elementary

Summary:

James S. Fugman Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Fresno, California, serving over 800 students from kindergarten through 6th grade. This school is part of the Clovis Unified School District, which is one of the top-performing districts in the state.

James S. Fugman Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in California, ranking 89th out of 5,862 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years. The school significantly outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with 85.54% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 83.06% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for diverse student subgroups, including multi-racial students, who ranked 17th out of 669 California elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Garfield Elementary and Mountain View Elementary, James S. Fugman Elementary stands out with its exceptional academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and a smaller percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the school may have implemented effective strategies or practices that could be shared and replicated in other schools within the Clovis Unified School District to improve their overall performance.


Detail:

Public K-6

 10825 North Cedar Ave.
       Fresno, CA  93730-3586


(559) 327-8700

District: Clovis Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
89th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,202 Help


Students who attend James S. Fugman Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Granite Ridge Intermediate
High:    Clovis North High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.5 Help
Number of students:  808

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.4%
Asian:
37.4%
Hispanic:
15.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details James S. Fugman Elementary ranks better than 98.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Clovis Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.87. (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 Student population at James S. Fugman Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (37.4%), White (37.4%), Hispanic (15.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Clovis Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James S. Fugman Elementary is 25.5, which is the highest among 33 elementary schools in the Clovis Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James S. Fugman Elementary is $4,202, which is the lowest among 33 elementary schools in the Clovis Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James S. Fugman Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks James S. Fugman Elementary 89th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See James S. Fugman Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Clovis Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Clovis Unified 326th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James S. Fugman Elementary

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Rank History for all students at James S. Fugman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 94.98 223rd 5113 95.6%
2008 94.35 225th 5113 95.6%
2009 94.42 195th 5193 96.2%
2010 96.17 70th 5314 98.7%
2011 95.42 100th 5377 98.1%
2012 95.89 41st 5390 99.2%
2013 97.13 15th 5530 99.7%
2015 96.29 250th 5611 95.5%
2016 97.22 130th 5614 97.7%
2017 98.13 70th 5692 98.8%
2018 97.91 77th 5662 98.6%
2019 97.11 136th 5789 97.7%
2022 97.58 141st 5883 97.6%
2023 98.42 58th 5874 99.0%
2024 97.87 89th 5862 98.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James S. Fugman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.77 17th 669 97.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James S. Fugman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.89 43rd 5084 99.2%
2019 96.04 105th 5173 98.0%
2022 94.53 198th 5264 96.2%
2023 93.44 253rd 5374 95.3%
2024 87.80 524th 5511 90.5%
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Rank History for Female students at James S. Fugman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.82 97th 5413 98.2%
2019 96.60 115th 5492 97.9%
2022 96.36 200th 5635 96.5%
2023 97.42 99th 5617 98.2%
2024 96.72 131st 5605 97.7%
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Rank History for Male students at James S. Fugman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.84 67th 5431 98.8%
2019 95.82 187th 5510 96.6%
2022 97.63 102nd 5663 98.2%
2023 98.35 45th 5650 99.2%
2024 97.89 67th 5636 98.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at James S. Fugman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.69 24th 1071 97.8%
2019 81.76 93rd 1149 91.9%
2022 81.12 120th 1154 89.6%
2023 83.45 73rd 1190 93.9%
2024 84.60 63rd 1203 94.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James S. Fugman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.77 29th 4830 99.4%
2019 97.75 66th 4963 98.7%
2022 96.43 145th 5084 97.1%
2023 97.10 102nd 5098 98.0%
2024 95.08 170th 5102 96.7%
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Rank History for White students at James S. Fugman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.26 94th 2737 96.6%
2019 84.69 282nd 2834 90.0%
2022 88.87 147th 2726 94.6%
2023 90.31 99th 2662 96.3%
2024 87.20 173rd 2647 93.5%
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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.

James S. Fugman Elementary Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Open Quote My children have attended Fugman from K-4 and K-3 until we recently had to move for my husband's job out of the area. I can tell you it is truly an excellent school with a superior academic curriculum. I am sorry I had to pull my children out of the school as they are not receiving the same education they received from the school nor the teachers. Fugman expects a lot from their students, but it prepares them for middle school, which is what you want from your elementary. I can not say enough great things about the school and Clovis Unified. Close Quote



Enrollment information for James S. Fugman Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 207 11 55 33 1 n/a n/a 22 329
2006 249 11 59 39 2 n/a n/a 21 381
2007 310 16 62 45 2 n/a n/a 23 458
2008 337 14 76 65 3 n/a n/a 0 495
2009 346 15 80 79 5 2 25 0 552
2010 387 10 116 97 6 1 19 0 636
2011 404 10 136 102 5 1 24 0 682
2012 418 13 143 116 7 1 23 0 721
2013 423 12 161 125 6 2 33 0 762
2014 426 15 176 136 6 0 40 0 799
2015 435 15 197 142 8 1 36 0 834
2016 407 15 200 140 4 1 43 0 810
2017 421 15 232 159 5 1 33 0 866
2018 397 14 240 155 5 0 28 0 839
2019 382 16 262 134 6 2 35 0 837
2020 369 13 277 115 7 2 38 0 821
2021 340 16 282 117 6 2 39 0 802
2022 318 16 291 124 3 1 41 0 794
2023 302 21 302 124 2 3 54 0 808

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 James S. Fugman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 329 16.0 20.6 8.1
2006 381 16.0 23.8 6.9
2007 458 21.6 21.2 6.4
2008 495 26.3 18.8 7.1
2009 552 26.0 19.7 8.7
2010 636 27.0 23.5 6.6
2011 682 n/a n/a 8.7
2012 721 27.0 26.7 n/a
2013 762 26.0 29.3 11.3
2014 799 27.0 29.5 11.3
2015 834 28.0 29.7 8.5
2016 810 28.0 28.9 10.1
2017 866 29.0 29.8 8.4
2018 839 29.0 28.9 11.3
2019 837 28.5 29.3 8.5
2020 821 n/a n/a 8
2021 802 29.4 27.2 15.1
2022 794 32.8 24.1 12.7
2023 808 31.6 25.5 10.9

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 James S. Fugman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 329 16.0 20.6 8.1
2006 381 16.0 23.8 6.9
2007 458 21.6 21.2 6.4
2008 495 26.3 18.8 7.1
2009 552 26.0 19.7 8.7
2010 636 27.0 23.5 6.6
2011 682 n/a n/a 8.7
2012 721 27.0 26.7 n/a
2013 762 26.0 29.3 11.3
2014 799 27.0 29.5 11.3
2015 834 28.0 29.7 8.5
2016 810 28.0 28.9 10.1
2017 866 29.0 29.8 8.4
2018 839 29.0 28.9 11.3
2019 837 28.5 29.3 8.5
2020 821 n/a n/a 8
2021 802 29.4 27.2 15.1
2022 794 32.8 24.1 12.7
2023 808 31.6 25.5 10.9

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

James S. Fugman Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%4.0%0.0%2.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%94.0%95.0%
201395.0%5.0%0.0%0.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201495.0%4.0%0.0%1.0%95.0%96.0%96.0%95.0%96.0%
201595.0%2.0%0.0%3.0%96.0%98.0%97.0%96.0%96.0%
201693.0%1.0%0.0%6.0%96.0%98.0%99.0%94.0%96.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201996.0%1.0%3.0%97.0%97.0%96.0%97.0%96.0%
202298.1%0.0%0.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James S. Fugman Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $4,202

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James S. Fugman 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 136th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 58th of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (James S. Fugman Elementary)83.387.6
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clovis Unified)68.260.9
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James S. Fugman Elementary)8590.6
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clovis Unified)69.463.2
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (James S. Fugman Elementary)8883
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clovis Unified)67.457.3
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (James S. Fugman Elementary)79.386.9
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clovis Unified)61.955.8
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (James S. Fugman Elementary)86.189.1
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clovis Unified)68.461.8
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (James S. Fugman Elementary)83.382.2
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clovis Unified)55.146.8
 8.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (James S. Fugman Elementary)6377.2
 14.3%
   5th Grade Science (Clovis Unified)44.444.9
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (James S. Fugman Elementary)90.183.8
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clovis Unified)70.163.6
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (James S. Fugman Elementary)87.380.9
 6.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clovis Unified)62.952.1
 10.8%
   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 Students837808
 3.5%
African American1621
 31.3%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian262302
 15.3%
Hispanic134124
 7.5%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White382302
 20.9%
Two or More Races3554
 54.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.5%10.9%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about James S. Fugman Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 808 students attended James S. Fugman Elementary.

Yes! James S. Fugman Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 89th of 5862 California elementary schools.

Students at James S. Fugman Elementary are 37% White, 37% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend James S. Fugman Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Granite Ridge Intermediate
High : Clovis North High


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