Akira Yokomi Elementary School
Tel:
(559)457-6140
- Akira Yokomi Elementary School serves 800 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Akira Yokomi Elementary School's student population of 800 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 800 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Akira Yokomi Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Akira Yokomi Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4605 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 83% | 54% |
| Black | 7% | 6% |
| White | 6% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 22% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fresno Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Akira Yokomi Elementary School is Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez Public Charter (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tehipite Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jefferson Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fresno Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 453 students
0.3 miles
202 N. Mariposa St.
Fresno, CA 93701
(559)457-2960 0.3 K-6 453 - Fresno Tehipite Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 473 students
0.4 miles
630 N. Augusta
Fresno, CA 93701
(559)457-3420 0.4 7-8 473 - Fresno Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez Public Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 421 students
0.6 miles
5659 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Ste.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559)255-9017 0.6 K-12 421 - Fresno J. E. Young Academic Center Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 271 students
0.6 miles
822 N. Abby St.
Fresno, CA 93701
(559)457-3190 0.6 K-12 271 - Fresno Opportunities For Learning - Fresno Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 31 students
0.6 miles
1603 E. St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559)266-2168 0.6 7-12 31
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