- Enrollment
- 3,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Virginia R. Boris Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Virginia R. Boris Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060903013977
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia R. Boris Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #16 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Virginia R. Boris Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia R. Boris Elementary ranks #16 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Clovis Unified · California
NCES ID 060903013977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+122 students YoY
Virginia R. Boris Elementary grew from 740 students in 2022-23 to 862 in 2023-24 (+16.5%).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+122 students YoY 060903013977 · Fresno, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 22.2:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Clovis East High (3,113 students)
Virginia R. Boris Elementary grew from 740 students in 2022-23 to 862 in 2023-24 (+16.5%). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Virginia R. Boris Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clovis East Hi
Clovis East High
3,113 students
- Clovis High
Clovis High
2,779 students
- Buchanan High
Buchanan High
2,551 students
- Clovis North H
Clovis North High
2,360 students
- Clovis West Hi
Clovis West High
2,184 students
- This school 666
Virginia R. Boris Elementary
666 students
What this shows Virginia R. Boris Elementary reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virginia R. Boris Elementary compares
Virginia R. Boris Elementary 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$15,101
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 + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 39.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
White 14.6%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Virginia R. Boris Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clovis Unified reports $15,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virginia R. Boris Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clovis North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clovis West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia R. Boris Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,779
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,551
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~666 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virginia R. Boris Elementary
How many students attend Virginia R. Boris Elementary?
Virginia R. Boris Elementary has 666 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 740 (2022-23) → 862 (2023-24), up 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia R. Boris Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia R. Boris Elementary is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virginia R. Boris Elementary?
35.8% of students at Virginia R. Boris Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia R. Boris Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Virginia R. Boris Elementary is Asian at 39.5% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia R. Boris Elementary?
Virginia R. Boris Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Virginia R. Boris Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia R. Boris Elementary ranks #16 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 Clovis Unified?
Besides Virginia R. Boris Elementary, Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 students), Clovis High (2,779 students), and Buchanan High (2,551 students). See the Clovis Unified district page for the complete list.