Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Figarden 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Figarden Elementary serves the northwest part of Fresno, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Figarden Elementary School's student population of 608 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 146% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
608 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We nurture and cultivate the interests, intellect, and leadership of our students by providing an excellent, equitable education in a culturally proficient environment.
School Rankings
Figarden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Figarden Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5542 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Figarden Elementary School's ranking?
Figarden Elementary School is ranked #5542 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Figarden Elementary School often compared to?
Figarden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawless Elementary School, William Saroyan 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 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Figarden Elementary School?
608 students attend Figarden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Figarden Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Figarden Elementary School?
Figarden Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Figarden Elementary School offer ?
Figarden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Figarden Elementary School part of?
Figarden Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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