Lane Elementary

Summary:

Lane Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, California, serving 573 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Fresno Unified school district, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lane Elementary faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates that have risen from 17.0% in 2018-2019 to 36.6% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's test scores are consistently lower than the Fresno Unified and California state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 29.2% of Lane Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 34.72% for Fresno Unified and 47.04% for California. The school's performance on student group metrics is also mixed, with male students, Hispanic students, and low socioeconomic status students performing significantly worse compared to their peers in the state.

When comparing Lane Elementary to nearby schools within the same district, it becomes evident that Lane is one of the lower-performing schools in the area. Schools like Vang Pao Elementary and David L. Greenberg Elementary, which are within a mile of Lane, consistently outperform Lane on academic metrics. Given the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Lane Elementary, ranging from 95.83% to 97.22% over the past three school years, it is crucial that the school and district allocate sufficient resources and targeted interventions to support the unique needs of this population and help improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-6

 4730 East Lowe Ave.
       Fresno, CA  93702-3918


(559) 253-6480

District: Fresno Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3744th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,550 Help


Students who attend Lane Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sequoia Middle
High:    Roosevelt High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  563

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.4%
Asian:
5.0%
African American:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lane Elementary ranks worse than 63.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 29th among 67 ranked elementary schools in the Fresno Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.33. (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 (87.4%), Asian (5%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lane Elementary is 17.8, which is the 10th best among 67 elementary schools in the Fresno Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lane Elementary is $9,550, which is the 16th highest among 67 elementary schools in the Fresno Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lane Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lane Elementary 3744th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Lane Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fresno Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Fresno Unified 1082nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lane Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 9.45 4695th 4809 2.4%
2005 7.60 4747th 4822 1.6%
2006 9.70 4644th 4818 3.6%
2007 10.85 4874th 5113 4.7%
2008 17.15 4520th 5113 11.6%
2009 18.96 4502nd 5193 13.3%
2010 18.34 4690th 5314 11.7%
2011 15.66 4916th 5377 8.6%
2012 21.73 4536th 5390 15.8%
2013 14.21 5098th 5530 7.8%
2015 20.97 4529th 5611 19.3%
2016 16.39 4919th 5614 12.4%
2017 22.44 4477th 5692 21.3%
2018 23.67 4350th 5662 23.2%
2019 23.08 4529th 5789 21.8%
2022 19.36 4923rd 5883 16.3%
2023 18.20 5022nd 5874 14.5%
2024 32.33 3744th 5862 36.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.24 2302nd 3246 29.1%
2019 29.79 2506th 3275 23.5%
2022 32.51 2408th 3311 27.3%
2023 33.85 2254th 3250 30.6%
2024 52.60 1043rd 3160 67.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.87 3493rd 5084 31.3%
2019 32.25 3703rd 5173 28.4%
2022 27.85 4009th 5264 23.8%
2023 22.42 4511th 5374 16.1%
2024 43.71 2838th 5511 48.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.96 3926th 5413 27.5%
2019 25.71 4176th 5492 24.0%
2022 22.17 4493rd 5635 20.3%
2023 21.39 4575th 5617 18.6%
2024 45.85 2667th 5605 52.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.11 4567th 5431 15.9%
2019 21.93 4480th 5510 18.7%
2022 20.05 4711th 5663 16.8%
2023 15.86 5090th 5650 9.9%
2024 20.32 4682nd 5636 16.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.46 3309th 4830 31.5%
2019 30.60 3650th 4963 26.5%
2022 28.03 3874th 5084 23.8%
2023 24.88 4123rd 5098 19.1%
2024 43.65 2696th 5102 47.2%
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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.

Lane Elementary Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, March 2, 2012

Open Quote Great faculty. Friendly and energetic. Teachers at Lane are some of the best my kids have had. Their computer lab is the best. My kids really like the after school program and a computer program they call GEE GEE. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lane Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 133 177 234 597 1 n/a n/a 0 1142
1989 123 242 415 588 1 n/a n/a 0 1369
1990 98 225 445 580 3 n/a n/a 0 1351
1991 80 201 496 613 6 n/a n/a 0 1396
1992 102 224 375 689 8 n/a n/a 0 1398
1993 95 198 356 730 8 n/a n/a 0 1387
1994 71 185 309 768 12 n/a n/a 0 1345
1995 63 135 292 735 6 n/a n/a 0 1231
1996 63 135 292 735 6 n/a n/a 0 1231
1997 58 152 273 772 3 n/a n/a 0 1258
1998 62 125 240 811 14 n/a n/a 0 1252
1999 50 157 226 819 7 n/a n/a 0 1259
2000 56 114 188 826 13 n/a n/a 0 1197
2001 26 71 111 731 10 n/a n/a 0 949
2002 27 54 134 714 6 n/a n/a 0 935
2003 27 54 134 714 6 n/a n/a 0 935
2004 27 55 89 672 5 n/a n/a 0 848
2005 30 58 83 647 8 n/a n/a 0 826
2006 26 56 89 644 8 n/a n/a 0 823
2007 19 53 64 631 7 n/a n/a 1 775
2008 16 46 56 623 8 n/a n/a 0 749
2009 14 35 56 601 3 0 0 0 709
2010 21 24 48 563 2 0 0 0 658
2011 14 35 42 574 0 0 1 0 666
2012 18 37 28 597 1 0 1 0 682
2013 19 31 35 591 1 0 6 0 683
2014 17 23 29 598 4 0 2 0 673
2015 13 22 30 625 3 0 4 0 697
2016 14 35 31 618 6 0 6 0 710
2017 13 26 36 611 7 2 4 0 699
2018 11 19 40 621 4 2 3 0 700
2019 14 17 40 564 4 2 4 0 645
2020 15 20 44 540 1 0 6 0 626
2021 18 30 35 486 1 1 4 0 575
2022 15 23 26 450 3 4 7 0 528
2023 11 26 25 498 4 4 5 0 573
2024 11 20 28 492 3 4 5 0 563

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 Lane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1142 44.0 25.9 n/a
1989 1369 51.5 26.5 n/a
1990 1351 53.5 25.2 n/a
1991 1396 57.0 24.4 n/a
1992 1398 57.9 24.1 84.6
1993 1387 53.4 26.0 65.5
1994 1345 55.0 24.5 82.1
1995 1231 50.7 24.3 80.5
1996 1231 50.7 24.3 80.5
1997 1258 50.3 25.0 91.7
1998 1252 63.9 19.6 91.2
1999 1259 62.2 20.2 91.2
2000 1197 57.8 20.7 40.8
2001 949 49.0 19.4 99.7
2002 935 46.0 20.3 99.7
2003 935 46.0 20.3 99.7
2004 848 45.0 18.8 99.6
2005 826 41.0 20.1 99.6
2006 823 41.0 20.1 99.6
2007 775 43.0 18.0 99.7
2008 749 44.4 16.9 95.5
2009 709 39.5 16.6 95.3
2010 658 36.1 18.2 95.6
2011 666 n/a n/a 96.5
2012 682 34.0 20.0 n/a
2013 683 27.0 25.2 99.6
2014 673 28.0 24.0 92.9
2015 697 30.0 23.2 98.1
2016 710 31.0 22.9 96.8
2017 699 30.0 23.3 96.7
2018 700 31.0 22.5 97.4
2019 645 29.0 22.2 96
2020 626 n/a n/a 97.3
2021 575 15.2 37.8 97.2
2022 528 29.4 17.9 95.8
2023 573 30.4 18.8 96.9
2024 563 31.5 17.8 97.2

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 Lane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1142 44.0 25.9 n/a
1989 1369 51.5 26.5 n/a
1990 1351 53.5 25.2 n/a
1991 1396 57.0 24.4 n/a
1992 1398 57.9 24.1 84.6
1993 1387 53.4 26.0 65.5
1994 1345 55.0 24.5 82.1
1995 1231 50.7 24.3 80.5
1996 1231 50.7 24.3 80.5
1997 1258 50.3 25.0 91.7
1998 1252 63.9 19.6 91.2
1999 1259 62.2 20.2 91.2
2000 1197 57.8 20.7 40.8
2001 949 49.0 19.4 99.7
2002 935 46.0 20.3 99.7
2003 935 46.0 20.3 99.7
2004 848 45.0 18.8 99.6
2005 826 41.0 20.1 99.6
2006 823 41.0 20.1 99.6
2007 775 43.0 18.0 99.7
2008 749 44.4 16.9 95.5
2009 709 39.5 16.6 95.3
2010 658 36.1 18.2 95.6
2011 666 n/a n/a 96.5
2012 682 34.0 20.0 n/a
2013 683 27.0 25.2 99.6
2014 673 28.0 24.0 92.9
2015 697 30.0 23.2 98.1
2016 710 31.0 22.9 96.8
2017 699 30.0 23.3 96.7
2018 700 31.0 22.5 97.4
2019 645 29.0 22.2 96
2020 626 n/a n/a 97.3
2021 575 15.2 37.8 97.2
2022 528 29.4 17.9 95.8
2023 573 30.4 18.8 96.9
2024 563 31.5 17.8 97.2

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

Lane Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201288.0%0.0%0.0%12.0%91.0%97.0%98.0%90.0%93.0%
201398.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%
201494.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%95.0%96.0%97.0%95.0%96.0%
201599.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201798.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥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%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lane Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,550

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lane Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4529th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5022nd of 5874 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lane Elementary)27.123.6
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno Unified)39.129.7
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lane Elementary)42.935.2
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fresno Unified)4433.8
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lane Elementary)24.715.7
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno Unified)39.128.5
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lane Elementary)33.818.8
 14.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fresno Unified)38.628.2
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lane Elementary)28.720.9
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno Unified)37.632.9
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lane Elementary)22.313.4
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fresno Unified)28.421.8
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Lane Elementary)9.76
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Fresno Unified)18.117.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lane Elementary)35.227.1
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno Unified)37.935.4
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lane Elementary)26.213
 13.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fresno Unified)32.126.4
 5.7%
   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 Students645573
 11.2%
African American1726
 52.9%
American Indian44
Asian4025
 37.5%
Hispanic564498
 11.7%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White1411
 21.4%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96%96.9%
 0.9%


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Students who attend Lane Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sequoia Middle
High : Roosevelt High

Students at Lane Elementary are 87% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% African American, 2% White.

Lane Elementary ranks 3744th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 563 students attended Lane Elementary.


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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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