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#4665 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
Herndon-barstow Elementary
Elementary School · Central Unified · Fresno, CA
A Central Unified elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6265 North Grantland Ave., Fresno, CA 93723
- Math 45% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herndon-barstow Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herndon-barstow 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Bluff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 705 | Compare → |
| William Saroyan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 706 | Compare → |
| Elephant Owl School of Sat SciencesPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Biola-pershing ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | Not available | 189 | 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
- #7 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
Herndon-barstow Elementary is listed in Central Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herndon-barstow Elementary
Herndon-barstow Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Central Unified, serving approximately 725 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,665 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herndon-barstow Elementary
What grades does Herndon-barstow Elementary serve?
Herndon-barstow Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Herndon-barstow Elementary?
Herndon-barstow Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 725 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herndon-barstow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Herndon-barstow Elementary is 26.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herndon-barstow Elementary rank in CA?
Herndon-barstow Elementary ranks #4,665 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Herndon-barstow Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Herndon-barstow Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Herndon-barstow Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herndon-barstow Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Herndon-barstow Elementary a charter school?
No, Herndon-barstow Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herndon-barstow Elementary a Title I school?
No, Herndon-barstow Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herndon-barstow Elementary?
66.3% of students at Herndon-barstow 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
- 725
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (559) 276-5250
- 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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