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5272 East Lowe Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727-5216
Summary
Ayer Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 44th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 41.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 33.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 41.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 33.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,511/4,657 (46th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,677/4,657 (43rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 590 |
| Low-Income Students | 533 (90.3%) |
| English Learners | 116 (19.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 13.5 points from last year and rose 11.4 points over the full period. Math rose 13.2 points from last year and rose 5.1 points over the full period.
•Math +5.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 32.9% to 57.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,511 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.4-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 41.1% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 44% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 17% to 38%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.4% to 41.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,677 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 34.7% 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 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Ayer Elementary compare within the district?
Ayer Elementary is No. 19 in reading and No. 22 in math proficiency among the 66 K–6 schools in Fresno Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ayer Elementary rank in California?
Ayer Elementary ranks No. 2,511 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,677 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Ayer Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank tied for No. 23 in reading and No. 22 in math among 66 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 37.8% meet the reading standard and 32.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ayer Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno?
Ayer Elementary is No. 43 in reading and No. 46 in math proficiency among the 98 K–6 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Ayer Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Ayer Elementary is No. 73 in reading and No. 75 in math proficiency among the 142 K–6 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ayer ElementaryThis school | 33.9% | 41.8% |
| Addams Elementary | 19.9% | 27.9% |
| Akira Yokomi Elementary | 47.6% | 51.1% |
