Very Good
#1731 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 18% in state
Wawona K-8
Elementary School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA
A Fresno Unified elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4524 North Thorne Ave., Fresno, CA 93704
- Math 24% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wawona K-8 score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2018, reaching 29% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wawona K-8 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$69,659
Median home value
$366,000
Median rent
$1,392/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powers-ginsburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Fairmont Private School of FresnoPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.5 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Bullard TalentEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 753 | Compare → |
| Endeavor CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 335 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Fresno Unified
- Schools in district
- 101
- Rank in district
- #16 of 98
- District spending per student
- $20,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wawona K-8 is listed in Fresno Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wawona K-8
Wawona K-8 is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 675 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,731 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wawona K-8
What grades does Wawona K-8 serve?
Wawona K-8 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Wawona K-8?
Wawona K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 675 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wawona K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Wawona K-8 is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wawona K-8 rank in CA?
Wawona K-8 ranks #1,731 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Wawona K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Wawona K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Wawona K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wawona K-8 has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Wawona K-8 a charter school?
No, Wawona K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wawona K-8 a Title I school?
No, Wawona K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wawona K-8?
77.2% of students at Wawona K-8 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
- 675
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.4%
- Phone
- (559) 248-7310
- Area population (ZIP 93704)
- 29,172
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 93704; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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