- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fresno, CA
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High
Federal NCES profile for Erma Duncan Polytechnical High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061455008841
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #22 of 25
- high schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Erma Duncan Polytechnical High ranks #22 of 25 high schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455008841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High held near 1,186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.1 → 62.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 061455008841 · Fresno, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,186 enr · 19.8:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High held near 1,186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.1 → 62.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High 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
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High
1,186 students
What this shows Erma Duncan Polytechnical High reports 1,186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Erma Duncan Polytechnical High compares
Erma Duncan Polytechnical 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 | 19.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,186 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,186
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.1%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.9%
Asian 11.4%
White 3.6%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Erma Duncan Polytechnical High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Fresno Unified reports $20,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Erma Duncan Polytechnical High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Erma Duncan Polytechnical High'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 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 (~1,186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Erma Duncan Polytechnical High
How many students attend Erma Duncan Polytechnical High?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High has 1,186 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,198 (2022-23) → 1,186 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erma Duncan Polytechnical High?
The student-teacher ratio at Erma Duncan Polytechnical High is 19.8:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 26% 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 Erma Duncan Polytechnical High?
65.0% of students at Erma Duncan Polytechnical High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Erma Duncan Polytechnical High?
The largest demographic group at Erma Duncan Polytechnical High is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Erma Duncan Polytechnical High?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Erma Duncan Polytechnical High rank among high schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Erma Duncan Polytechnical High ranks #22 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 Fresno Unified?
Besides Erma Duncan Polytechnical High, 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.