William Saroyan Elementary

sa.centralunified.org/

697 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

William Saroyan Elementary, located in the Central Unified School District of Fresno, California, serves a diverse student population with a commitment to fostering academic growth and character development. As part of a larger district dedicated to student-centered learning, the school emphasizes providing a foundational education that prepares children for success in middle school and beyond. The campus is designed to be a supportive environment where faculty and staff focus on meeting the varied instructional needs of their students through a structured and engaging curriculum.

The school’s online portal highlights its role as a key community hub, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. By focusing on essential skills such as literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning, William Saroyan Elementary aims to create a well-rounded educational experience. Through its dedication to maintaining high standards and a positive school culture, the institution strives to help every student reach their full potential within the Central Unified community.

697

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Saroyan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	451
Black	51
Asian	61
Two or More	32
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
451 (64.7%)
White
95 (13.6%)
Asian
61 (8.8%)
Black
51 (7.3%)
Two or More
32 (4.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	Central Unified
Phone:	(559)276-3131
Website:	http://sa.centralunified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	697
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	427
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 157

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 89