Ericson Elementary School
Tel:
(559)253-6450
- Ericson Elementary School serves 753 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Ericson Elementary School's student population of 753 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 753 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ericson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ericson Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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 | #7533 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 18% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 54% |
| Black | 10% | 6% |
| White | 5% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 18% | 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 Ericson Elementary School is Violet Heintz Education Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Violet Heintz Education Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Norseman Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fresno Norseman Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 722 students
0.4 miles
4636 E. Weldon Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559)253-6500 0.4 K-6 722 - Fresno Violet Heintz Education Academy Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 120 students
0.4 miles
4939 E. Yale Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559)443-4863 0.4 7-12 120 - Fresno Sierra Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 409 students
0.5 miles
1931 N. Fine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559)490-4290 0.5 K-12 409 - Fresno Scandinavian Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 808 students
0.7 miles
3216 N. Sierra Vista
Fresno, CA 93726
(559)253-6510 0.7 7-8 808 - Fresno Ewing Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 797 students
0.9 miles
4873 E. Olive Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559)253-6460 0.9 K-6 797
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