Serving 647 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pyle 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 647 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pyle Elementary serves the northern part of Fresno, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pyle Elementary School's student population of 647 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 94% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
647 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pyle 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 Pyle Elementary School is 0.55, which is less 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
#8403 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
65%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 Pyle Elementary School's ranking?
Pyle Elementary School is ranked #8403 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pyle Elementary School often compared to?
Pyle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holland Elementary School, Del Mar Elementary School, Roeding Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pyle Elementary School?
647 students attend Pyle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Pyle Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pyle Elementary School?
Pyle Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pyle Elementary School offer ?
Pyle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pyle Elementary School part of?
Pyle Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Pyle Elementary School located?
Pyle Elementary School is located in the McLane neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in McLane.
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