Very Good
#1889 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 20% in state
Biola-pershing Elementary
Elementary School · Central Unified · Fresno, CA
A Central Unified elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4885 North Biola Ave., Fresno, CA 93723
- Math 34% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Biola-pershing Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 41% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Biola-pershing 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
$116,295
Median home value
$460,400
Median rent
$1,598/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastin Arcola ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 4.2 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Sun Empire ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 4.5 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Central Valley Christian Molokan SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 4.9 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Hanh Phan Tilley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | Not available | 632 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Central Unified
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #1 of 23
- District spending per student
- $16,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Biola-pershing Elementary is listed in Central Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Biola-pershing Elementary
Biola-pershing Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Central Unified, serving approximately 189 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,889 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Biola-pershing Elementary
What grades does Biola-pershing Elementary serve?
Biola-pershing Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Biola-pershing Elementary?
Biola-pershing Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biola-pershing Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Biola-pershing Elementary is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Biola-pershing Elementary rank in CA?
Biola-pershing Elementary ranks #1,889 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Biola-pershing Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Biola-pershing Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Biola-pershing Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Biola-pershing Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Biola-pershing Elementary a charter school?
No, Biola-pershing Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Biola-pershing Elementary a Title I school?
No, Biola-pershing Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Biola-pershing Elementary?
88.9% of students at Biola-pershing 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
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (559) 276-5235
- Area population (ZIP 93723)
- 14,158
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 93723; 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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