Ayer Elementary School serves 741 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 741 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 41:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 28%
- Reading Proficiency: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ayer Elementary School's student population of 741 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ayer Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
41:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
4%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ayer Elementary School?
741 students attend Ayer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ayer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ayer Elementary School?
Ayer Elementary School has a student ration of 41:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
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