Serving 663 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lawless Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 663 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lawless Elementary serves the northwest part of Fresno, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone are within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawless Elementary School's student population of 663 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 123% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
663 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lawless 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 Lawless 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5559 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
20%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)38.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawless Elementary School's ranking?
Lawless Elementary School is ranked #5559 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lawless Elementary School often compared to?
Lawless Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Figarden Elementary School, William Saroyan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lawless Elementary School?
663 students attend Lawless Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lawless Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawless Elementary School?
Lawless Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lawless Elementary School offer ?
Lawless Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lawless Elementary School part of?
Lawless Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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