Central Elementary

po.centralunified.org/

762 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

James K. Polk Elementary is a public school located in Fresno, California, serving students within the Central Unified School District. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for children in the surrounding community, focusing on core curriculum standards and fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational approach, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school. By leveraging resources from the Central Unified School District, Polk Elementary strives to engage its diverse student body through classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to academic growth. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and faculty information through the school’s official website.

762

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	410
Black	43
Asian	216
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
410 (53.8%)
Asian
216 (28.3%)
White
67 (8.8%)
Black
43 (5.6%)
Two or More
20 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
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:	Central Unified
Phone:	(559)274-9780
Website:	http://po.centralunified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	762
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	498
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	123

* 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 137

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 98

Grade 6 129