- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Powers-Ginsburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Powers-Ginsburg 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 061455001758
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powers-Ginsburg Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools.
- #61 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Powers-Ginsburg Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powers-Ginsburg Elementary ranks #61 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455001758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Powers-Ginsburg Elementary held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 061455001758 · Fresno, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 19.1:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Powers-Ginsburg Elementary held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Powers-Ginsburg 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 421
Powers-Ginsburg Elementary
421 students
What this shows Powers-Ginsburg Elementary reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powers-Ginsburg Elementary compares
Powers-Ginsburg 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.6%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.5%
White 16.4%
Asian 5.0%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Powers-Ginsburg Elementary 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 Powers-Ginsburg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mclane High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powers-Ginsburg 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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Powers-Ginsburg Elementary
How many students attend Powers-Ginsburg Elementary?
Powers-Ginsburg Elementary has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powers-Ginsburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Powers-Ginsburg Elementary is 19.1:1, 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 Powers-Ginsburg Elementary?
60.6% of students at Powers-Ginsburg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powers-Ginsburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Powers-Ginsburg Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powers-Ginsburg Elementary?
Powers-Ginsburg 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 Powers-Ginsburg Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Powers-Ginsburg 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 Fresno Unified?
Besides Powers-Ginsburg 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.