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Ayer Elementary

Elementary School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA

A Fresno Unified elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5272 East Lowe Ave., Fresno, CA 93727

  • Math 29% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.4 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$20,983
Chronic Absenteeism42.3%

Students at Ayer Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency29%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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

91.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Ayer 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat 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

$82,247

Median home value

$370,300

Median rent

$1,277/mo

College educated

23.9%

Homeownership

63%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93727; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
David L. Greenberg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1K–60.5 mi526Compare →
Easterby ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6K–60.9 mi635Compare →
Edith B. Storey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.1K–61.1 mi547Compare →
Mario G. Olmos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0K–61.2 mi554Compare →

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
#75 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

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

About Ayer Elementary

Ayer Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 546 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,032 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ayer Elementary

What grades does Ayer Elementary serve?

Ayer Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Ayer Elementary?

Ayer Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ayer Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Ayer Elementary is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ayer Elementary rank in CA?

Ayer Elementary ranks #6,032 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Ayer Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Ayer Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Ayer Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ayer Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ayer Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Ayer Elementary a Title I school?

No, Ayer Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

91.9% of students at Ayer 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
546
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.3%
Area population (ZIP 93727)
83,630
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
31.6
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 93727; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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