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Winchell Elementary School vs. Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Winchell Elementary School
3722 East Lowe St.
Fresno, CA 93702
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School
4625 East Florence Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 662 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Winchell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 640 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
662 students
640 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Winchell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Winchell Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Winchell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Winchell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fresno Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fresno Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#6205 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#6537 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Winchell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
25%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winchell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fresno Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fresno Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winchell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fresno Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fresno Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Winchell Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
120
111
Grade 1 Students
103
84
Grade 2 Students
84
83
Grade 3 Students
95
96
Grade 4 Students
83
79
Grade 5 Students
105
90
Grade 6 Students
72
97

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Winchell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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% Asian
3%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Winchell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
93%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Winchell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Winchell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Winchell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Winchell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.14
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Winchell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
79%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Winchell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Winchell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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