Very Good
#3087 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary
Elementary School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA
A Fresno Unified elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4625 East Florence Ave., Fresno, CA 93725
- Math 26% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ezekiel Balderas Elementary score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 27% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ezekiel Balderas 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 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$71,099
Median home value
$262,400
Median rent
$1,222/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93725; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aynesworth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Vang Pao ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 798 | Compare → |
| Calwa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 580 | 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.
Fresno Unified
- Schools in district
- 101
- Rank in district
- #39 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
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary is listed in Fresno Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ezekiel Balderas Elementary
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 640 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,087 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ezekiel Balderas Elementary
What grades does Ezekiel Balderas Elementary serve?
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ezekiel Balderas Elementary?
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ezekiel Balderas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ezekiel Balderas Elementary is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ezekiel Balderas Elementary rank in CA?
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary ranks #3,087 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ezekiel Balderas Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Ezekiel Balderas Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ezekiel Balderas Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ezekiel Balderas Elementary a charter school?
No, Ezekiel Balderas Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ezekiel Balderas Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ezekiel Balderas Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ezekiel Balderas Elementary?
95.9% of students at Ezekiel Balderas 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
- 640
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (559) 253-6420
- Area population (ZIP 93725)
- 25,520
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 93725; 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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