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#3666 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
Valley Oak Elementary
Elementary School · Clovis Unified · Fresno, CA
A Clovis Unified elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
465 East Chaplain Dr., Fresno, CA 93720
- Math 65% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Oak Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 65% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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
32.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley Oak 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 15Minimal 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
$103,636
Median home value
$457,800
Median rent
$1,990/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93720; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Fort Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 566 | Compare → |
| James S. Fugman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 843 | Compare → |
| Valley Children's HospitalEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 6 | 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
- #25 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
Valley Oak Elementary is listed in Clovis Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Oak Elementary
Valley Oak Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Clovis Unified, serving approximately 492 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,666 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Oak Elementary
What grades does Valley Oak Elementary serve?
Valley Oak Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Valley Oak Elementary?
Valley Oak Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Oak Elementary is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Oak Elementary rank in CA?
Valley Oak Elementary ranks #3,666 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valley Oak Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Oak Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Valley Oak Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Oak Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valley Oak Elementary a charter school?
No, Valley Oak Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Oak Elementary a Title I school?
No, Valley Oak Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Oak Elementary?
32.9% of students at Valley Oak 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
- 492
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (559) 327-8200
- Area population (ZIP 93720)
- 49,463
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 93720; 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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