- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Houghton-Kearney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Houghton-Kearney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060797007669
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houghton-Kearney Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Houghton-Kearney Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houghton-Kearney Elementary ranks #4 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Central Unified · California
NCES ID 060797007669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Houghton-Kearney Elementary grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 060797007669 · Fresno, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 22.1:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Justin Garza High (2,095 students)
Houghton-Kearney Elementary grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Houghton-Kearney Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Justin Garza H
Justin Garza High
2,095 students
- Central East H
Central East High
1,741 students
- Harvest Elemen
Harvest Elementary
1,010 students
- Glacier Point
Glacier Point Middle
947 students
- Rio Vista Midd
Rio Vista Middle
851 students
- This school 199
Houghton-Kearney Elementary
199 students
What this shows Houghton-Kearney Elementary reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houghton-Kearney Elementary compares
Houghton-Kearney Elementary 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$16,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 100 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.3%
White 21.1%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Houghton-Kearney Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Unified reports $16,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Houghton-Kearney Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Garza High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvest Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Point Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houghton-Kearney Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houghton-Kearney Elementary
How many students attend Houghton-Kearney Elementary?
Houghton-Kearney Elementary has 199 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houghton-Kearney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Houghton-Kearney Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houghton-Kearney Elementary?
65.3% of students at Houghton-Kearney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houghton-Kearney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Houghton-Kearney Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houghton-Kearney Elementary?
Houghton-Kearney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Houghton-Kearney Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Houghton-Kearney Elementary ranks #4 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 Central Unified?
Besides Houghton-Kearney Elementary, Central Unified also operates Justin Garza High (2,095 students), Central East High (1,741 students), and Harvest Elementary (1,010 students). See the Central Unified district page for the complete list.