Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ayer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ayer Elementary School's student population of 546 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ayer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ayer Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8112 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ayer Elementary School's ranking?
Ayer Elementary School is ranked #8112 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ayer Elementary School often compared to?
Ayer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David L. Greenberg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ayer Elementary School?
546 students attend Ayer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ayer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ayer Elementary School?
Ayer Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ayer Elementary School offer ?
Ayer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ayer Elementary School part of?
Ayer Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Ayer Elementary School located?
Ayer Elementary School is located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 32 other public schools located in Roosevelt.
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