James S. Fugman Elementary

893 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

James S. Fugman Elementary, located in the North Fresno area, is a highly regarded school within the Clovis Unified School District. It serves a diverse student population from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade and is well-known for maintaining high academic standards. The school emphasizes a comprehensive approach to education, balancing rigorous core curriculum with a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to foster both intellectual and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Fugman Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The campus climate is frequently described as supportive and safety-oriented, with a focus on character development and student wellness. By leveraging modern facilities and dedicated teaching staff, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the Fresno region.

893

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James S. Fugman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	166
Black	38
Asian	310
Two or More	93
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
310 (34.7%)
White
281 (31.5%)
Hispanic
166 (18.6%)
Two or More
93 (10.4%)
Black
38 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	Clovis Unified
Phone:	(559)327-8700
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	893
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 140

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 142

Grade 4 149

Grade 5 129

Grade 6 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James S. Fugman Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	140
Grade 1	108
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	142
Grade 4	149
Grade 5	129
Grade 6	138

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James S. Fugman Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	427	47.8%
Male	466	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)