Kirk Elementary School
Tel:
(559)457-2980
- Kirk Elementary School serves 342 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Kirk Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Kirk Elementary School's student population of 342 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 342 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kirk Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kirk Elementary School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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 | #8829 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 54% |
| Black | 19% | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 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 Kirk Elementary School is W. E. B. Dubois Public Charter (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rutherford B. Gaston Senior Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is King Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fresno King Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 595 students
0.6 miles
1001 E. Florence Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559)457-2970 0.6 K-6 595 - Fresno Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 538 students
0.6 miles
1100 Mono St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559)457-3010 0.6 K-6 538 - Fresno Rutherford B. Gaston Senior Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 858 students
0.6 miles
1100 E. Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559)457-3400 0.6 7-8 858 - Fresno W. E. B. Dubois Public Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 353 students
0.9 miles
2604 Mlk Blvd.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559)486-1166 0.9 K-12 353 - Fresno Edison High School Grades: 9-12 | 2555 students
1.0 miles
540 E. California Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559)457-2650 1.0 9-12 2555
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