Serving 628 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Norman Liddell 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 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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: 628 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Norman Liddell Elementary serves the northeast part of Fresno, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norman Liddell Elementary School's student population of 628 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
628 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Norman Liddell 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 Norman Liddell Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#2417 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
47%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
23%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norman Liddell Elementary School's ranking?
Norman Liddell Elementary School is ranked #2417 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Norman Liddell Elementary School often compared to?
Norman Liddell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bud Rank Elementary School, Copper Hills 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 34% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Norman Liddell Elementary School?
628 students attend Norman Liddell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Norman Liddell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norman Liddell Elementary School?
Norman Liddell Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Norman Liddell Elementary School offer ?
Norman Liddell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Norman Liddell Elementary School part of?
Norman Liddell Elementary School is part of Central Unified School District.
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