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#1729 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 18% in state

Winchell Elementary

Elementary School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA

A Fresno Unified elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3722 East Lowe St., Fresno, CA 93702

  • Math 30% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.9 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$20,983
Chronic Absenteeism39.7%

Students at Winchell Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 30% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
33%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
31%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

96.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Winchell 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

$44,849

Median home value

$211,900

Median rent

$1,110/mo

College educated

8.9%

Homeownership

34.2%

Poverty rate

32%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vang Pao ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8K–60.5 mi798Compare →
Jackson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.3K–60.7 mi332Compare →
Rowell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4K–61.1 mi593Compare →
Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2K–61.2 mi563Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Fresno Unified

Schools in district
101
Rank in district
#14 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

Winchell Elementary is listed in Fresno Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Winchell Elementary

Winchell Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 662 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,729 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Winchell Elementary

What grades does Winchell Elementary serve?

Winchell Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Winchell Elementary?

Winchell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Winchell Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Winchell Elementary is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Winchell Elementary rank in CA?

Winchell Elementary ranks #1,729 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Winchell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Winchell Elementary 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 Winchell Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Winchell Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Winchell Elementary a charter school?

No, Winchell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Winchell Elementary a Title I school?

No, Winchell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winchell Elementary?

96.1% of students at Winchell 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
662
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.7%
Area population (ZIP 93702)
45,241
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
29.7
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 93702; 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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