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Rowell Elementary School

3460 E. Mckenzie St.
Fresno, CA 93702

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Tel: (559) 457-3200

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Rowell Elementary School serves 646 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Rowell Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 646 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Rowell Elementary School's student population of 646 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

646 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Rowell Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Rowell Elementary School is 0.21, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#6418 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Rowell Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

32%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

32%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

43:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Rowell Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

89%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Rowell Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.21

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Rowell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

88%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)

10%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Fresno Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rowell Elementary School's ranking?

Rowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Rowell Elementary School?

646 students attend Rowell Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Rowell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Rowell Elementary School?

Rowell Elementary School has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Rowell Elementary School offer ?

Rowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Rowell Elementary School part of?

Rowell Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 646 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education