Janet L. Young Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, California, serving 655 students in grades K-6 as part of the Clovis Unified school district.
This school consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with particularly strong performance in 4th and 6th grade ELA and 4th grade Math. Janet L. Young Elementary also ranks in the top 18% of California elementary schools for its Hispanic student population, though its performance for Asian students is relatively low. The school has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 22.9% in 2021-2022 to 13.5% in 2022-2023, and a decline in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 50.7% to 36.79% over the past two years.
Compared to nearby schools in the Clovis Unified district, Janet L. Young Elementary generally outperforms in ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates. However, the school's performance for Asian students is notably lower than the nearby schools, suggesting a need to investigate and address any underlying issues for this subgroup. The improvement in chronic absenteeism and the changing socioeconomic profile of the student body are also noteworthy trends that warrant further consideration in the school's strategic planning.
Clovis Unified
Students at Janet L. Young Elementary are 40% Hispanic, 26% Asian, 24% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.
Janet L. Young Elementary ranks 1648th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.
Students who attend Janet L. Young Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Reyburn IntermediateHigh : Clovis East High
In the 2023-24 school year, 655 students attended Janet L. Young Elementary.