- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Homan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Homan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061455001739
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homan Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #49 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Homan Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homan Elementary ranks #49 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455001739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Homan Elementary shrank from 552 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 061455001739 · Fresno, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 18.3:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Homan Elementary shrank from 552 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Homan 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 475
Homan Elementary
475 students
What this shows Homan Elementary reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homan Elementary compares
Homan Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
85.3%
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 + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.9%
Asian 10.9%
African American 8.4%
White 5.5%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Homan Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Homan 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 | 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 Homan 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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homan Elementary
How many students attend Homan Elementary?
Homan Elementary has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Homan Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Homan Elementary?
76.1% of students at Homan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Homan Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homan Elementary?
Homan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Homan Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Homan Elementary ranks #49 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 Homan 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.