- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
West Fresno Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Fresno Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060141501785
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Fresno Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #99 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 93.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Fresno Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Fresno Elementary ranks #99 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Washington Unified · California
NCES ID 060141501785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
West Fresno Elementary held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 060141501785 · Fresno, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 18.6:1 · 93.4% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High (1,096 students)
West Fresno Elementary held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West Fresno Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,096 students
- This school
West Fresno Elementary
594 students
- West Fresno Mi 296
West Fresno Middle
296 students
- American Union 265
American Union Elementary
265 students
- Elm High 65
Elm High
65 students
- Easton Continu 23
Easton Continuation High
23 students
What this shows West Fresno Elementary reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Fresno Elementary compares
West Fresno 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 | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.4% | ▲ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$18,488
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.3%
Asian 10.9%
African American 6.2%
White 3.0%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, West Fresno Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Washington Unified reports $18,488 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Fresno Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Fresno Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Union Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elm High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Easton Continuation High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Fresno Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Fresno Elementary
How many students attend West Fresno Elementary?
West Fresno Elementary has 594 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fresno Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Fresno Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 West Fresno Elementary?
93.4% of students at West Fresno Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Fresno Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Fresno Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fresno Elementary?
West Fresno Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Fresno Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, West Fresno Elementary ranks #99 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 Washington Unified?
Besides West Fresno Elementary, Washington Unified also operates Washington High (1,096 students), West Fresno Middle (296 students), and American Union Elementary (265 students). See the Washington Unified district page for the complete list.