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#1553 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 16% in state

Bullard Talent

Elementary School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA

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

4950 North Harrison Ave., Fresno, CA 93704

  • Math 47% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 20.4:1 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
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-0.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$20,983
Chronic Absenteeism15%

Students at Bullard Talent score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.5%

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 Bullard Talent 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • 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

$69,659

Median home value

$366,000

Median rent

$1,392/mo

College educated

34.8%

Homeownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Endeavor CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.3K–120.1 mi335Compare →
Fairmont Private School of FresnoPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.4 mi12Compare →
Wawona K-8Enrollment path unverified7.9K–80.6 mi675Compare →
Gibson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2K–60.7 mi372Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Fresno Unified

Schools in district
101
Rank in district
#13 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

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

About Bullard Talent

Bullard Talent is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 753 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,553 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bullard Talent

What grades does Bullard Talent serve?

Bullard Talent serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Bullard Talent?

Bullard Talent has an enrollment of approximately 753 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullard Talent?

The student-teacher ratio at Bullard Talent is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bullard Talent rank in CA?

Bullard Talent ranks #1,553 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Bullard Talent's MySchoolScout rating?

Bullard Talent has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Bullard Talent?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bullard Talent has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bullard Talent a charter school?

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

Is Bullard Talent a Title I school?

No, Bullard Talent is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bullard Talent?

52.5% of students at Bullard Talent 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
753
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.0%
Area population (ZIP 93704)
29,172
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
37.7
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 93704; 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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