- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Biola-Pershing Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Biola-Pershing Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060797007665
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Biola-Pershing Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Biola-Pershing Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Biola-Pershing Elementary ranks #9 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Central Unified · California
NCES ID 060797007665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Biola-Pershing Elementary shrank from 207 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 060797007665 · Fresno, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 22:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Justin Garza High (2,095 students)
Biola-Pershing Elementary shrank from 207 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Biola-Pershing Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Justin Garza H
Justin Garza High
2,095 students
- Central East H
Central East High
1,741 students
- Harvest Elemen
Harvest Elementary
1,010 students
- Glacier Point
Glacier Point Middle
947 students
- Rio Vista Midd
Rio Vista Middle
851 students
- This school 198
Biola-Pershing Elementary
198 students
What this shows Biola-Pershing Elementary reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Biola-Pershing Elementary compares
Biola-Pershing Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$16,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.8%
Asian 11.6%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.0%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Biola-Pershing Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Unified reports $16,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Biola-Pershing Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Garza High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvest Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Point Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Biola-Pershing Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about Biola-Pershing Elementary
How many students attend Biola-Pershing Elementary?
Biola-Pershing Elementary has 198 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biola-Pershing Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Biola-Pershing Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Biola-Pershing Elementary?
90.8% of students at Biola-Pershing Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Biola-Pershing Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Biola-Pershing Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biola-Pershing Elementary?
Biola-Pershing Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Biola-Pershing Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Biola-Pershing Elementary ranks #9 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 Central Unified?
Besides Biola-Pershing Elementary, Central Unified also operates Justin Garza High (2,095 students), Central East High (1,741 students), and Harvest Elementary (1,010 students). See the Central Unified district page for the complete list.