Below Average
#8435 of 9,539 schools in CA
William Saroyan Elementary
Elementary School · Central Unified · Fresno, CA
A Central Unified elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5650 West Escalon Ave., Fresno, CA 93722
- Math 35% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Saroyan Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Saroyan 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Owl School of Sat SciencesPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| River Bluff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 705 | Compare → |
| Norman Liddell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Herndon-barstow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 725 | Compare → |
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
- #22 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
William Saroyan Elementary is listed in Central Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Saroyan Elementary
William Saroyan Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Central Unified, serving approximately 706 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,435 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Saroyan Elementary
What grades does William Saroyan Elementary serve?
William Saroyan Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend William Saroyan Elementary?
William Saroyan Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Saroyan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Saroyan Elementary is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Saroyan Elementary rank in CA?
William Saroyan Elementary ranks #8,435 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is William Saroyan Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
William Saroyan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 William Saroyan Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Saroyan Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is William Saroyan Elementary a charter school?
No, William Saroyan Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Saroyan Elementary a Title I school?
No, William Saroyan Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Saroyan Elementary?
79.7% of students at William Saroyan 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
- 706
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (559) 276-3131
- Area population (ZIP 93722)
- 84,500
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 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
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