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#3064 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 32% in state

Norman Liddell Elementary

Elementary School · Central Unified · Fresno, CA

A Central Unified elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5455 West Alluvial Ave., Fresno, CA 93722

  • Math 56% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+9.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+20.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.4:1
District spending per student$16,205
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Norman Liddell Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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

66.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Norman Liddell 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • 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

$77,335

Median home value

$350,700

Median rent

$1,529/mo

College educated

23.2%

Homeownership

60.6%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93722; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Elephant Owl School of Sat SciencesPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.6 mi6Compare →
River Bluff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.4K–61.1 mi705Compare →
William Saroyan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.1K–61.3 mi706Compare →
Biola-pershing ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8K–6Not available189Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Central Unified

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#4 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

Norman Liddell Elementary is listed in Central Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Norman Liddell Elementary

Norman Liddell Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Central Unified, serving approximately 611 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,064 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Norman Liddell Elementary

What grades does Norman Liddell Elementary serve?

Norman Liddell Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Norman Liddell Elementary?

Norman Liddell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 611 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Norman Liddell Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Norman Liddell Elementary is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Norman Liddell Elementary rank in CA?

Norman Liddell Elementary ranks #3,064 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Norman Liddell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Norman Liddell 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 Norman Liddell Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Norman Liddell Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Norman Liddell Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Norman Liddell Elementary a Title I school?

No, Norman Liddell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

66.1% of students at Norman Liddell 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
611
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
Area population (ZIP 93722)
84,500
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
32.5
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 93722; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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