- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary
Federal NCES profile for H. Roger Tatarian Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061455007286
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #39 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H. Roger Tatarian Elementary ranks #39 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455007286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 061455007286 · Fresno, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 20.4:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
H. Roger Tatarian 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 470
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary
470 students
What this shows H. Roger Tatarian Elementary reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How H. Roger Tatarian Elementary compares
H. Roger Tatarian 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$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
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
White 27.7%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, H. Roger Tatarian Elementary is more 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 H. Roger Tatarian Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mclane High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H. Roger Tatarian 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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about H. Roger Tatarian Elementary
How many students attend H. Roger Tatarian Elementary?
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at H. Roger Tatarian Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at H. Roger Tatarian Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 H. Roger Tatarian Elementary?
33.9% of students at H. Roger Tatarian Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H. Roger Tatarian Elementary?
The largest demographic group at H. Roger Tatarian Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H. Roger Tatarian Elementary?
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 H. Roger Tatarian Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, H. Roger Tatarian Elementary ranks #39 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 H. Roger Tatarian 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.