American Union Elementary
2801 West Adams Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706-9601
Summary
American Union Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 55th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 41.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 36.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 41.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 924/1,734 (47th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 653/1,735 (62nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 14:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 265 |
| Low-Income Students | 194 (73.2%) |
| English Learners | 60 (22.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 12.2 points from last year and rose 9.3 points over the full period. Math rose 9.5 points from last year and rose 6.4 points over the full period.
•Math +6.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 30.3% to 50.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 924 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 46.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 55% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 31% to 31%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.2% to 55.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 33.3-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 44.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does American Union Elementary rank in California?
American Union Elementary ranks No. 924 of 1,734 in reading and No. 653 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does American Union Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno?
American Union Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 11 K–8 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does American Union Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
American Union Elementary is No. 17 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 30 K–8 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| American Union ElementaryThis school | 36.5% | 41.6% |
| Bullard Talent | 50.8% | 61.9% |
| Hamilton Elementary | 19.0% | 31.1% |
