Wolters Elementary School

5174 North First St.
Fresno, CA 93710
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wolters 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 90% 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: 411 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Wolters Elementary serves the northern part of Fresno, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wolters Elementary School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 144% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
411 students

Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

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School Calendar

School Rankings

Wolters 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 Wolters Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7478 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data

17%
34%

Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data

25-29%
47%
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1

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American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2012–2025. View full 37-year historical data

Asian
9%
12%

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Hispanic
58%
56%

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Black
13%
5%

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White
10%
20%

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Two or more races
9%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
90%
0.63

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

(22-23)
53.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%

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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wolters Elementary School's ranking?
Wolters Elementary School is ranked #7478 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wolters Elementary School often compared to?
Wolters Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wolters Elementary School?
411 students attend Wolters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wolters Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wolters Elementary School?
Wolters Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wolters Elementary School offer ?
Wolters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wolters Elementary School part of?
Wolters Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Wolters Elementary serves the northern part of Fresno, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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