Rowell Elementary School
Tel:
(559) 457-3200
- Rowell Elementary School serves 669 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Rowell Elementary School places 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%)
School Overview
- Rowell Elementary School's student population of 669 students has declined by 6% 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 | 669 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Rowell Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #7059 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 91% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 18% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fresno Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Rowell 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
0.3 miles
5659 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Ste.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 255-9017 0.3 K-12 n/a - Fresno Jackson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 414 students
0.5 miles
3750 E. Platt Ave.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 457-2950 0.5 K-6 414 - Fresno Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 694 students
0.5 miles
3550 E. Thomas Ave.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 457-2930 0.5 K-6 694 - Fresno Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 474 students
0.7 miles
202 N. Mariposa St.
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 457-2960 0.7 K-6 474 - Fresno Roosevelt High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2,182 students
0.8 miles
4250 E. Tulare St.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 253-5300 0.8 9-12 2,182
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