Is Vang Pao Elementary a good school?

Vang Pao Elementary ranks 2686 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Vang Pao Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 798 students attended Vang Pao Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Vang Pao Elementary?

Students at Vang Pao Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 27% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

What schools do graduates of Vang Pao Elementary attend?

Students who attend Vang Pao Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Sequoia Middle High : Roosevelt High

Vang Pao Elementary

Summary:

Vang Pao Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, California, serving 798 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Fresno Unified School District, which is ranked 1082 out of 1568 districts in the state.

Vang Pao Elementary consistently outperforms the Fresno Unified School District and the state of California in standardized test scores across various grade levels and subjects. The school's performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates ranging from 35.92% to 44.55%, compared to the district's 30.91% to 37.41% and the state's 42.8% to 47.37%. In Mathematics, Vang Pao's proficiency rates range from 32.95% to 45.28%, outpacing the district's 25.14% to 37.28% and the state's 34.31% to 45.64%. The school also outperforms the district and state in Science, with proficiency rates of 25% compared to the district's 16.81% and the state's 30.7%. Vang Pao's performance among its student subgroups, particularly English Language Learners and Low Socioeconomic Status students, is also noteworthy, with the school ranking in the top 18% and top 32% of California elementary schools, respectively.

Despite these academic achievements, Vang Pao Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.7% in the 2017-2018 school year to 32.3% in the 2022-2023 school year. This trend is concerning and may impact the school's overall performance if not addressed. Compared to nearby schools, such as Jefferson Elementary and Winchell Elementary, Vang Pao outperforms them in academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, some schools, like Rowell Elementary and Burroughs Elementary, have similar or slightly lower performance compared to Vang Pao, suggesting the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to their academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-6

4100 East Heaton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93702-4336

(559) 457-3380

District: Fresno Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2686^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,122

Students who attend Vang Pao Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sequoia Middle
High:	Roosevelt High

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 798

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.4%

Asian:

27.3%

African American:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vang Pao Elementary ranks better than 54.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 13^th among 67 ranked elementary schools in the Fresno Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.68. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.4%), Asian (27.3%), African American (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vang Pao Elementary is 21.2. 53 elementary schools in the Fresno Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Vang Pao Elementary employs 37.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vang Pao Elementary is $8,122. 51 elementary schools in the Fresno Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vang Pao Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Vang Pao Elementary 2686^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Vang Pao Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Fresno Unified:

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

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Rank History for Vang Pao Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Vang Pao Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2010	6.76	5239^th	5314	1.4%
2011	3.91	5354^th	5377	0.4%
2012	7.53	5285^th	5390	1.9%
2013	13.50	5137^th	5530	7.1%
2015	16.50	4941^st	5611	11.9%
2016	24.75	4200^th	5614	25.2%
2017	34.51	3476^th	5692	38.9%
2018	35.35	3446^th	5662	39.1%
2019	41.52	3096^th	5789	46.5%
2022	40.22	3069^th	5883	47.8%
2023	43.72	2908^th	5874	50.5%
2024	47.68	2686^th	5862	54.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vang Pao Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	45.74	1465^th	3246	54.9%
2019	42.66	1627^th	3275	50.3%
2022	61.26	720^th	3311	78.3%
2023	65.44	619^th	3250	81.0%
2024	64.34	560^th	3160	82.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Vang Pao Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.73	835^th	2420	65.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vang Pao Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	50.96	2299^th	5084	54.8%
2019	58.13	1890^th	5173	63.5%
2022	58.83	1745^th	5264	66.9%
2023	57.98	1878^th	5374	65.1%
2024	60.58	1753^rd	5511	68.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Vang Pao Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	40.96	3026^th	5413	44.1%
2019	43.56	2891^st	5492	47.4%
2022	41.86	2884^th	5635	48.8%
2023	42.48	2854^th	5617	49.2%
2024	46.49	2619^th	5605	53.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Vang Pao Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	36.16	1467^th	2585	43.2%
2022	36.75	1207^th	2227	45.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Vang Pao Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	31.00	3629^th	5431	33.2%
2019	39.20	3091^st	5510	43.9%
2022	38.41	3105^th	5663	45.2%
2023	44.54	2773^rd	5650	50.9%
2024	48.08	2563^rd	5636	54.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Vang Pao Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	10.44	972^nd	1071	9.2%
2019	10.34	1048^th	1149	8.8%
2022	9.41	1041^st	1154	9.8%
2023	13.72	1041^st	1190	12.5%
2024	20.33	1006^th	1203	16.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vang Pao Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	46.88	2412^th	4830	50.1%
2019	54.70	1993^rd	4963	59.8%
2022	57.14	1772^nd	5084	65.1%
2023	56.87	1826^th	5098	64.2%
2024	56.49	1865^th	5102	63.4%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Vang Pao Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	17	35	185	478	0	0	0	715
2011	16	35	158	487	2	1	6	705
2012	8	29	124	485	3	1	4	654
2013	8	32	133	568	3	1	5	750
2014	8	29	151	620	7	2	8	825
2015	10	33	144	604	5	1	8	805
2016	14	46	160	617	5	1	7	850
2017	8	35	169	638	3	1	8	862
2018	6	29	160	618	3	1	5	822
2019	7	43	157	618	5	0	8	838
2020	4	43	169	667	5	0	6	894
2021	3	38	197	602	6	0	6	852
2022	2	34	175	523	2	0	7	743
2023	10	37	193	544	4	1	9	798
2024	8	27	218	522	4	1	18	798

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vang Pao Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	715	36.0	19.8	91.2
2011	705	n/a	n/a	92.9
2012	654	23.0	28.4	n/a
2013	750	28.0	26.7	99.6
2014	825	30.0	27.5	92.7
2015	805	34.0	23.6	97.1
2016	850	34.0	25.0	95.8
2017	862	32.0	26.9	97.1
2018	822	33.0	24.9	98.1
2019	838	33.0	25.3	97.7
2020	894	n/a	n/a	96.9
2021	852	19.1	44.6	96.2
2022	743	36.2	20.5	93.8
2023	798	36.0	22.1	95.5
2024	798	37.5	21.2	94.5

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 Vang Pao Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	715	36.0	19.8	91.2
2011	705	n/a	n/a	92.9
2012	654	23.0	28.4	n/a
2013	750	28.0	26.7	99.6
2014	825	30.0	27.5	92.7
2015	805	34.0	23.6	97.1
2016	850	34.0	25.0	95.8
2017	862	32.0	26.9	97.1
2018	822	33.0	24.9	98.1
2019	838	33.0	25.3	97.7
2020	894	n/a	n/a	96.9
2021	852	19.1	44.6	96.2
2022	743	36.2	20.5	93.8
2023	798	36.0	22.1	95.5
2024	798	37.5	21.2	94.5

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.

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