- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
West Park Elementary held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 064206006888 · Fresno, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 15.1:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: West Park Charter Academy (165 students)
West Park Elementary held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How West Park Elementary compares
West Park 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,219
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
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.
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
District finance for West Park Elementary reports $19,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~286 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.