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#2099 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 22% in state

Akira Yokomi Elementary

Elementary School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA

A Fresno Unified elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2323 East McKenzie, Fresno, CA 93701

  • Math 39% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+15.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.9:1
District spending per student$20,983
Chronic Absenteeism31.2%

Students at Akira Yokomi Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Akira Yokomi Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 78Very Walkable
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 84Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,045/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fresno), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$32,192

Median home value

$207,600

Median rent

$926/mo

College educated

7.2%

Homeownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

33.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.0K–60.3 mi422Compare →
J. E. Young Academic CenterEnrollment path unverified7.6K–120.6 mi1,266Compare →
Webster ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5K–60.6 mi305Compare →
Lowell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4K–60.7 mi307Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Fresno Unified

Schools in district
101
Rank in district
#19 of 98
District spending per student
$20,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Akira Yokomi Elementary is listed in Fresno Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Akira Yokomi Elementary

Akira Yokomi Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 701 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,099 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Akira Yokomi Elementary

What grades does Akira Yokomi Elementary serve?

Akira Yokomi Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Akira Yokomi Elementary?

Akira Yokomi Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Akira Yokomi Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Akira Yokomi Elementary is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Akira Yokomi Elementary rank in CA?

Akira Yokomi Elementary ranks #2,099 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Akira Yokomi Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Akira Yokomi Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Akira Yokomi Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Akira Yokomi Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Akira Yokomi Elementary a charter school?

No, Akira Yokomi Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Akira Yokomi Elementary a Title I school?

No, Akira Yokomi Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Akira Yokomi Elementary?

88.7% of students at Akira Yokomi Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
701
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.2%
Area population (ZIP 93701)
10,258
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
31.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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