West Fresno Elementary

www.wfes.washingtonunified.org

594 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Fresno Elementary School, located at 2910 S. Ivy St. in Fresno, California, is a key educational institution serving the community within the Washington Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student engagement, and character development. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond, while addressing the specific needs of the local West Fresno population.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership, recognizing that student success is a collaborative effort between educators and families. Its digital presence serves as a resource for parents and guardians to stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and student support services. Through a commitment to equity and high expectations, West Fresno Elementary works to provide its students with the tools and opportunities necessary to thrive in an increasingly diverse and dynamic educational landscape.

594

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Fresno Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	465
Black	37
Asian	65
Two or More	4
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
465 (78.3%)
Asian
65 (10.9%)
Black
37 (6.2%)
White
18 (3.0%)
Two or More
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Washington Unified
Phone:	(559)495-5615
Website:	http://www.wfes.washingtonunified.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	535
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 106