- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Birney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Birney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061455001708
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birney Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #86 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Birney Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birney Elementary ranks #86 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455001708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Birney Elementary held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 061455001708 · Fresno, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 20.3:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Birney Elementary held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Birney Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High
2,858 students
- Bullard High
Bullard High
2,485 students
- Edison High
Edison High
2,339 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
2,175 students
- Mclane High
Mclane High
2,056 students
- This school 731
Birney Elementary
731 students
What this shows Birney Elementary reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birney Elementary compares
Birney 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
58.0%
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
$20,909
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.1%
Asian 9.3%
African American 6.0%
White 5.2%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Birney Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fresno Unified reports $20,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Birney Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mclane High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birney Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,339
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,175
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Birney Elementary
How many students attend Birney Elementary?
Birney Elementary has 731 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 717 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Birney Elementary is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher 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 Birney Elementary?
76.0% of students at Birney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Birney Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birney Elementary?
Birney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Birney Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Birney Elementary ranks #86 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 Fresno Unified?
Besides Birney Elementary, Fresno Unified also operates Sunnyside High (2,858 students), Bullard High (2,485 students), and Edison High (2,339 students). See the Fresno Unified district page for the complete list.