Enrollment
265
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
American Union Elementary
Federal NCES profile for American Union Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060141500147
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Union Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools.
- #27 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- small classes for California
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
American Union Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Union Elementary ranks #27 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Washington Unified · California
NCES ID 060141500147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American Union Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at American Union Elementary
American Union Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Fresno, California, enrolling 265 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.6:1, American Union Elementary is leaner than roughly 88% of California schools and 27% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 265 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 959 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #664.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (16%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fresno's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harvest Elementary (1,010 students): American Union Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 29.7:1).
Washington Unified also operates Washington High (1,096 students) and West Fresno Elementary (594 students) alongside American Union Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How American Union Elementary compares
American Union Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,603
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.0%
White 15.8%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, American Union Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Unified, which includes American Union Elementary.
$16,603
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 61.4%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How American Union Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Fresno Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Fresno Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Easton Continuation High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Union Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Fresno
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harvest Elementary
Standard public school
1,010 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
James S. Fugman Elementary
Standard public school
893 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Roger S. Oraze Elementary
Standard public school
868 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Ewing Elementary
Standard public school
842 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
John S. Wash Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~265 students)
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Frequently asked questions about American Union Elementary
How many students attend American Union Elementary?
American Union Elementary has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Union Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at American Union Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 27% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American Union Elementary?
70.5% of students at American Union Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Union Elementary?
The largest demographic group at American Union Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Union Elementary?
American Union Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does American Union Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, American Union Elementary ranks #27 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fresno on the city page.
Is American Union Elementary a good school?
American Union Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washington Unified?
Besides American Union Elementary, Washington Unified also operates Washington High (1,096 students), West Fresno Elementary (594 students), and West Fresno Middle (296 students). See the Washington Unified district page for the complete list.
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