- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
American Union Elementary held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 060141500147 · Fresno, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 15.6:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High (1,096 students)
American Union Elementary held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
American Union Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,096 students
- West Fresno El
West Fresno Elementary
594 students
- West Fresno Mi 296
West Fresno Middle
296 students
- This school 265
American Union Elementary
265 students
- Elm High 65
Elm High
65 students
- Easton Continu 23
Easton Continuation High
23 students
What this shows American Union Elementary reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Union Elementary compares
American Union Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,488
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Washington Unified reports $18,488 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~265 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.