Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-6, H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forkner Elementary serves the northwest part of Fresno, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone edges and a maximum distance of 1.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2739 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School's ranking?
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School is ranked #2739 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School often compared to?
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary School, Malloch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School?
470 students attend H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School?
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School offer ?
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School part of?
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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