- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061455010490
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.5:1
- small classes for California
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day ranks #1 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455010490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day grew from 21 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (+23.8%).
Teacher FTE held 8.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 061455010490 · Fresno, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
28 enr · 3.5:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day grew from 21 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (+23.8%). Teacher FTE held 8.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day 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 28
Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day
28 students
What this shows Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day reports 28 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day compares
Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day 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 | 3.5:1 | ▼ 84% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
3.5:1
students per teacher
- 84% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
African American 17.9%
White 14.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day is more 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 Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mclane High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day'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 (~28 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day
How many students attend Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day?
Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day has 28 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 21 (2022-23) → 26 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day is 3.5:1, which is 84% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% lower 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 Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day?
85.7% of students at Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day?
Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day ranks #1 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 Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day, 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.