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#5353 of 9,539 schools in CA
West Park Elementary
Elementary School · West Park Elementary · Fresno, CA
An elementary school in Fresno, CA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2695 South Valentine Ave., Fresno, CA 93706
- Math 13% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Park Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
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 16% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Park 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 32Somewhat 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
$40,023
Median home value
$227,600
Median rent
$1,129/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
37.4%
Poverty rate
37.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93706; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 2.5 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Sunset ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–6 | 2.5 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Edison-bethune Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | 3.0 mi | 420 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
West Park Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Park Elementary is listed in West Park Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Park Elementary
West Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of West Park Elementary, serving approximately 297 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,353 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Park Elementary
What grades does West Park Elementary serve?
West Park Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend West Park Elementary?
West Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Park Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Park Elementary rank in CA?
West Park Elementary ranks #5,353 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is West Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 West Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Park Elementary has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Park Elementary a charter school?
No, West Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Park Elementary?
87.2% of students at West Park 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
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (559) 233-6501
- Area population (ZIP 93706)
- 40,635
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
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 93706; 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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