- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fresno, CA
Florence E. Rata
Federal NCES profile for Florence E. Rata, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061455007964
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence E. Rata earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #12 of 25
- high schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for California
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence E. Rata has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence E. Rata ranks #12 of 25 high schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455007964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Florence E. Rata grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+111.1%).
Teacher FTE added 3.2 → 8.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 061455007964 · Fresno, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 11.7:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Florence E. Rata grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+111.1%). Teacher FTE added 3.2 → 8.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Florence E. Rata 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 35
Florence E. Rata
35 students
What this shows Florence E. Rata reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence E. Rata compares
Florence E. Rata is a growing 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 46% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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 + 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 65.7%
White 17.1%
African American 8.6%
Asian 8.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Florence E. Rata is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fresno Unified reports $20,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence E. Rata Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mclane High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence E. Rata'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 (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florence E. Rata
How many students attend Florence E. Rata?
Florence E. Rata has 35 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence E. Rata?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence E. Rata is 11.7:1, which is 46% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Florence E. Rata?
33.3% of students at Florence E. Rata are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence E. Rata?
The largest demographic group at Florence E. Rata is Hispanic or Latino at 65.7% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence E. Rata?
Florence E. Rata has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Florence E. Rata rank among high schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence E. Rata ranks #12 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 Florence E. Rata, 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.