- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Miguel Hidalgo 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 061455008845
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #49 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- small classes for California
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miguel Hidalgo Elementary ranks #49 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455008845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.8 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 061455008845 · Fresno, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 17.9:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.8 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Miguel Hidalgo 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 572
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
572 students
What this shows Miguel Hidalgo Elementary reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miguel Hidalgo Elementary compares
Miguel Hidalgo 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 | 17.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.0%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.5%
Asian 12.1%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Miguel Hidalgo Elementary is less 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 Miguel Hidalgo 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mclane High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miguel Hidalgo 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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
How many students attend Miguel Hidalgo Elementary?
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary has 572 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miguel Hidalgo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Miguel Hidalgo Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% 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 Miguel Hidalgo Elementary?
79.7% of students at Miguel Hidalgo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miguel Hidalgo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Miguel Hidalgo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.5% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miguel Hidalgo Elementary?
Miguel Hidalgo 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 Miguel Hidalgo Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Miguel Hidalgo 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 Miguel Hidalgo 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.