Enrollment
594
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Fresno Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Fresno Elementary
West Fresno Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Fresno, California, enrolling 594 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.4% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 594 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,125 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #962, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 594 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fresno's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harvest Elementary (1,010 students): West Fresno Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.6:1 vs 29.7:1).
Washington Unified also operates Washington High (1,096 students) and West Fresno Middle (296 students) alongside West Fresno Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Fresno Elementary compares
West Fresno Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,603
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Unified, which includes West Fresno Elementary.
$16,603
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 61.4%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~594 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Fresno Elementary a good school?
West Fresno Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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