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#4045 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
American Union Elementary
Elementary School · Washington Unified · Fresno, CA
A Washington Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
2801 West Adams Ave., Fresno, CA 93706
- Math 32% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at American Union Elementary score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where American Union 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$40,023
Median home value
$227,600
Median rent
$1,129/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
37.4%
Poverty rate
37.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Colony ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 3.2 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Raisin City ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 4.2 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| West Park Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| West Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 4.2 mi | 297 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Washington Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,510NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
American Union Elementary is listed in Washington Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About American Union Elementary
American Union Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Washington Unified, serving approximately 291 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,045 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about American Union Elementary
What grades does American Union Elementary serve?
American Union Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend American Union Elementary?
American Union Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Union Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at American Union Elementary is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does American Union Elementary rank in CA?
American Union Elementary ranks #4,045 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is American Union Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
American Union Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 American Union Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, American Union Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is American Union Elementary a charter school?
No, American Union Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is American Union Elementary a Title I school?
No, American Union Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for American Union Elementary?
75.3% of students at American Union 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (559) 495-5650
- Area population (ZIP 93706)
- 40,635
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
Official sources & links
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 93706; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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