Mollie S. Bakman Elementary

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722 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Molly S. Bakman Elementary School, located in the Sunnyside area of Fresno, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Fresno Unified School District, the school focuses on creating a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core literacy and mathematical skills while fostering personal growth. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive atmosphere, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Molly S. Bakman Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and character development. The school frequently implements programs designed to encourage positive social-emotional learning, ensuring that students feel safe and connected to their peers and teachers. With a dedicated staff and an active focus on preparing students for middle school transition, the school serves as a central hub for families in the 93727 zip code, striving to maintain high standards of equity and student achievement within the district.

722

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mollie S. Bakman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	513
Black	45
Asian	127
Two or More	12
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
513 (71.1%)
Asian
127 (17.6%)
Black
45 (6.2%)
White
19 (2.6%)
Two or More
12 (1.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)253-6610
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/bakman
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	722
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	522
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	154

* 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 117

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 122

Grade 6 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mollie S. Bakman Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	117
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	122
Grade 6	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mollie S. Bakman Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	350	48.5%
Male	372	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)