Slater Elementary

4472 North Emerson Ave.
Fresno, CA 93705

go.fresnou.org/slater

752 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Slater Elementary School is located in the Fresno Unified School District in Fresno, California. Serving students in the surrounding neighborhood, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics. As part of a large urban district, the school often participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at improving student literacy and fostering a supportive community atmosphere for its diverse student population.

The school’s mission is generally centered on student achievement and preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond. It utilizes a variety of teaching strategies and support services to meet the needs of its pupils, including programs designed for English language learners and students requiring additional academic intervention. By prioritizing parent involvement and maintaining a structured classroom environment, Slater Elementary strives to serve as a stable educational anchor within the local 93705 zip code.

752

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Slater Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	471
Black	106
Asian	70
Two or More	41
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
471 (62.6%)
Black
106 (14.1%)
Asian
70 (9.3%)
White
52 (6.9%)
Two or More
41 (5.5%)
American Indian
8 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (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:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)248-7260
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/slater
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	752
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	542
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	159

* 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 125

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 115