Biola-Pershing Elementary

bp.centralunified.org/

198 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Biola-Pershing Elementary, located at 4885 N. Biola Ave. in Fresno, California, is a key academic institution within the Central Unified School District. Serving a diverse community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student personal growth. By integrating modern educational standards with a focus on student engagement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into higher grade levels within the district.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing its digital platform to maintain transparent communication with families regarding school policies, events, and educational resources. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Biola-Pershing Elementary strives to create a safe and nurturing campus culture where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential, supported by both their educators and the wider Central Unified school community.

198

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Biola-Pershing Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	168
Black	3
Asian	23
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
168 (84.8%)
Asian
23 (11.6%)
Black
3 (1.5%)
Two or More
2 (1.0%)
White
1 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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)276-5235
Website:	http://bp.centralunified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 40

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 38