- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Mollie S. Bakman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mollie S. Bakman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061455010777
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mollie S. Bakman Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #92 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mollie S. Bakman Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mollie S. Bakman Elementary ranks #92 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455010777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Mollie S. Bakman Elementary held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.5 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 061455010777 · Fresno, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 21.2:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Mollie S. Bakman Elementary held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.5 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mollie S. Bakman 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 722
Mollie S. Bakman Elementary
722 students
What this shows Mollie S. Bakman Elementary reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mollie S. Bakman Elementary compares
Mollie S. Bakman 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.0%
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
5
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
Asian 17.6%
African American 6.2%
White 2.6%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Mollie S. Bakman 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 Mollie S. Bakman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mclane High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mollie S. Bakman 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 (~722 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mollie S. Bakman Elementary
How many students attend Mollie S. Bakman Elementary?
Mollie S. Bakman Elementary has 722 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 722 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mollie S. Bakman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mollie S. Bakman Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Mollie S. Bakman Elementary?
72.7% of students at Mollie S. Bakman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mollie S. Bakman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mollie S. Bakman Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mollie S. Bakman Elementary?
Mollie S. Bakman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Mollie S. Bakman Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Mollie S. Bakman Elementary ranks #92 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 Mollie S. Bakman 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.