Very Good
#3534 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Pacific Union Elementary
Elementary School · Pacific Union Elementary · Fresno, CA
An elementary school in Fresno, CA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2065 East Bowles Ave., Fresno, CA 93725
- Math 33% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pacific Union Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pacific Union 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Washington Colony ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 3.8 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Alvina Elementary CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Maat K12Private · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 11 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pacific Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,029NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pacific Union Elementary is listed in Pacific Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pacific Union Elementary
Pacific Union Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Pacific Union Elementary, serving approximately 345 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,534 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific Union Elementary
What grades does Pacific Union Elementary serve?
Pacific Union Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pacific Union Elementary?
Pacific Union Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Union Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Union Elementary is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pacific Union Elementary rank in CA?
Pacific Union Elementary ranks #3,534 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pacific Union Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific Union Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Pacific Union Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacific Union Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pacific Union Elementary a charter school?
No, Pacific Union Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pacific Union Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pacific Union Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacific Union Elementary?
89.6% of students at Pacific Union 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (559) 834-2533
- 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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