- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Malaga Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Malaga Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061425001640
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malaga Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #61 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Malaga Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malaga Elementary ranks #61 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fowler Unified · California
NCES ID 061425001640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Malaga Elementary held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 061425001640 · Fresno, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 19.2:1 · 89.7% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Fowler High (807 students)
Malaga Elementary held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Malaga Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fowler High
Fowler High
807 students
- John Sutter Mi
John Sutter Middle
579 students
- Marshall Eleme
Marshall Elementary
486 students
- Fremont Elemen
Fremont Elementary
473 students
- This school 192
Malaga Elementary
192 students
- Fowler Academy 22
Fowler Academy Continuation
22 students
What this shows Malaga Elementary reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Malaga Elementary compares
Malaga 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 | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.9%
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
$16,562
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
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 89.6%
White 5.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Malaga Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fowler Unified reports $16,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Malaga Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Sutter Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fowler Academy Continuation | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malaga Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Malaga Elementary
How many students attend Malaga Elementary?
Malaga Elementary has 192 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malaga Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Malaga Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Malaga Elementary?
89.7% of students at Malaga Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malaga Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Malaga Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malaga Elementary?
Malaga Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Malaga Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Malaga Elementary ranks #61 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 Fowler Unified?
Besides Malaga Elementary, Fowler Unified also operates Fowler High (807 students), John Sutter Middle (579 students), and Marshall Elementary (486 students). See the Fowler Unified district page for the complete list.