- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fresno, CA
Elm High
Federal NCES profile for Elm High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060141512820
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elm High earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #24 of 25
- high schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.5:1
- large classes for California
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Elm High has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elm High ranks #24 of 25 high schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Washington Unified · California
NCES ID 060141512820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Elm High held near 79 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.1 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 060141512820 · Fresno, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 32.5:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High (1,096 students)
Elm High held near 79 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.1 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elm High 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
- American Union 265
American Union Elementary
265 students
- This school 65
Elm High
65 students
- Easton Continu 23
Easton Continuation High
23 students
What this shows Elm High reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elm High compares
Elm High 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 | 32.5:1 | ▲ 51% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
32.5:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
81.5%
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.8%
White 3.1%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Elm High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Washington Unified reports $18,488 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elm High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Fresno Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Fresno Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Union Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Easton Continuation High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elm High'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
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Fresno
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Sunnyside High
Standard public school
2,858 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Bullard High
Standard public school
2,485 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Clovis North High
Standard public school
2,360 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Edison High
Standard public school
2,339 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Clovis West High
Standard public school
2,184 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt High
Standard public school
2,175 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~65 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elm High
How many students attend Elm High?
Elm High has 65 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 77 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm High?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm High is 32.5:1, which is 51% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 107% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elm High?
84.4% of students at Elm High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elm High?
The largest demographic group at Elm High is Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm High?
Elm High has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Elm High rank among high schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Elm High ranks #24 of 25 high 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 high schools in Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Unified?
Besides Elm High, 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.