Excellent
#1523 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Janet L. Young Elementary
Elementary School · Clovis Unified · Fresno, CA
A Clovis Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
3140 North Locan Ave., Fresno, CA 93737
- Math 51% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Janet L. Young Elementary score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Janet L. Young 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$103,798
Median home value
$470,800
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
93.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93737; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia R. Boris ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 862 | Compare → |
| Roger S. Oraze ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 903 | Compare → |
| Reagan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 798 | Compare → |
| Freedom ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 699 | 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.
Clovis Unified
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #10 of 48
- District spending per student
- $15,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Janet L. Young Elementary is listed in Clovis Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Janet L. Young Elementary
Janet L. Young Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Clovis Unified, serving approximately 655 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,523 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Janet L. Young Elementary
What grades does Janet L. Young Elementary serve?
Janet L. Young Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Janet L. Young Elementary?
Janet L. Young Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 655 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Janet L. Young Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Janet L. Young Elementary is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Janet L. Young Elementary rank in CA?
Janet L. Young Elementary ranks #1,523 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Janet L. Young Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Janet L. Young Elementary 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 Janet L. Young Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Janet L. Young Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Janet L. Young Elementary a charter school?
No, Janet L. Young Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Janet L. Young Elementary a Title I school?
No, Janet L. Young Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Janet L. Young Elementary?
37.4% of students at Janet L. Young 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
- 655
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (559) 327-0900
- Area population (ZIP 93737)
- 6,360
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 93737; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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