Figarden Elementary School serves 541 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Math Proficiency: 43%
- Reading Proficiency: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Figarden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Figarden Elementary School's student population of 541 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Figarden Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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)43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Figarden Elementary School?
541 students attend Figarden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Figarden Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 1% 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 17:1, 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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