Rowell Elementary School
Tel:
(559)457-3200
- Rowell Elementary School serves 694 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 13% (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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher 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%.
School Overview
- Rowell Elementary School's student population of 694 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 694 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rowell Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rowell Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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 | #8485 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 91% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 20% | 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 Rowell Elementary School is Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez Public Charter (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez Public Charter (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez Public Charter (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fresno Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez Public Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 421 students
0.3 miles
5659 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Ste.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559)255-9017 0.3 K-12 421 - Fresno Jackson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 417 students
0.5 miles
3750 E. Platt Ave.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559)457-2950 0.5 K-6 417 - Fresno Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 706 students
0.5 miles
3550 E. Thomas Ave.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559)457-2930 0.5 K-6 706 - Fresno Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 453 students
0.7 miles
202 N. Mariposa St.
Fresno, CA 93701
(559)457-2960 0.7 K-6 453 - Fresno Roosevelt High School Grades: 9-12 | 2141 students
0.8 miles
4250 E. Tulare St.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559)253-5300 0.8 9-12 2141
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