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#2504 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 26% in state

Ericson Elementary

Elementary School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA

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

4774 East Yale Ave., Fresno, CA 93703

  • Math 32% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-13.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$20,983
Chronic Absenteeism41.6%

Students at Ericson Elementary score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
38%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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

97.1%

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 Ericson 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 70Very 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

$43,236

Median home value

$250,200

Median rent

$1,204/mo

College educated

9.3%

Homeownership

39.6%

Poverty rate

29.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Norseman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1K–60.3 mi616Compare →
Sierra CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–120.5 mi362Compare →
Ewing ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7K–60.8 mi844Compare →
Irwin O. AddicottEnrollment path unverified4.7K–80.9 mi45Compare →

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.

Fresno Unified

Schools in district
101
Rank in district
#24 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

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

About Ericson Elementary

Ericson Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 747 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,504 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ericson Elementary

What grades does Ericson Elementary serve?

Ericson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Ericson Elementary?

Ericson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 747 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ericson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Ericson Elementary is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ericson Elementary rank in CA?

Ericson Elementary ranks #2,504 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Ericson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Ericson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Ericson Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ericson Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ericson Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Ericson Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

97.1% of students at Ericson 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
747
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.6%
Area population (ZIP 93703)
34,166
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
30.2
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 93703; 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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