- Enrollment
- 3,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
James S. Fugman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James S. Fugman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060903010771
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James S. Fugman Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.8:1
- large classes for California
- 7.8%
- free-lunch eligible
James S. Fugman Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James S. Fugman Elementary ranks #2 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Clovis Unified · California
NCES ID 060903010771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
James S. Fugman Elementary held near 843 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 060903010771 · Fresno, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
893 enr · 28.8:1 · 7.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Clovis East High (3,113 students)
James S. Fugman Elementary held near 843 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
James S. Fugman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clovis East Hi
Clovis East High
3,113 students
- Clovis High
Clovis High
2,779 students
- Buchanan High
Buchanan High
2,551 students
- Clovis North H
Clovis North High
2,360 students
- Clovis West Hi
Clovis West High
2,184 students
- This school 893
James S. Fugman Elementary
893 students
What this shows James S. Fugman Elementary reports 893 students on the CCD universe file.
How James S. Fugman Elementary compares
James S. Fugman 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 | 28.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 86% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 893 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
893
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,101
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 34.7%
White 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, James S. Fugman Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clovis Unified reports $15,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James S. Fugman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clovis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchanan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clovis North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clovis West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James S. Fugman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,779
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,551
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
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
Hamilton Elementary
Standard public school
811 students 19.8:1 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 (~893 students)
Frequently asked questions about James S. Fugman Elementary
How many students attend James S. Fugman Elementary?
James S. Fugman Elementary has 893 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 808 (2022-23) → 843 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James S. Fugman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James S. Fugman Elementary is 28.8:1, which is 34% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James S. Fugman Elementary?
7.8% of students at James S. Fugman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James S. Fugman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James S. Fugman Elementary is Asian at 34.7% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James S. Fugman Elementary?
James S. Fugman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 James S. Fugman Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, James S. Fugman Elementary ranks #2 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 Clovis Unified?
Besides James S. Fugman Elementary, Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 students), Clovis High (2,779 students), and Buchanan High (2,551 students). See the Clovis Unified district page for the complete list.