Enrollment
286
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
West Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064206006888
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Park Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools.
- #27 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- small classes for California
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Park Elementary ranks #27 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: West Park Elementary · California
NCES ID 064206006888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Park Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Park Elementary
West Park Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Fresno, California, enrolling 286 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.1:1, West Park Elementary is leaner than roughly 89% of California schools and 30% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 286 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #744.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Fresno's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harvest Elementary (1,010 students): West Park Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 29.7:1).
Its district, West Park Elementary, also runs West Park Charter Academy (165 students).
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 Park Elementary compares
West Park 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.6%
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
$14,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
5
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 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 80.8%
Asian 11.9%
White 5.2%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, West Park Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Park Elementary, which includes West Park Elementary.
$14,637
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.8%
State 79.3%
Federal 12.9%
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 Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Charter Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~286 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Park Elementary
How many students attend West Park Elementary?
West Park Elementary has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Park Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 30% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% 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 West Park Elementary?
71.0% of students at West Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Park Elementary?
West Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, West Park Elementary ranks #27 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 Park Elementary a good school?
West Park Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% 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 West Park Elementary?
Besides West Park Elementary, West Park Elementary also operates West Park Charter Academy (165 students). See the West Park Elementary district page for the complete list.
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