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2195 North Polk Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722-5052
Summary
Central Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 55th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 49.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 38.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 49.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 38.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,861/4,657 (60th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,314/4,657 (50th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 762 |
| Low-Income Students | 631 (82.8%) |
| English Learners | 121 (15.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.3 points from last year and rose 2.0 points over the full period. Math rose 1.1 points from last year and rose 3.2 points over the full period.
•Math +3.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 44.7% to 55.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
11.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 48.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 47% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 42%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 26.0% to 53.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 50% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.2-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 36.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results held steady.
•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 Central Elementary compare within the district?
Central Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 13 K–6 schools in Central Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Central Elementary rank in California?
Central Elementary ranks No. 1,861 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,314 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 Central Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 6 in math among 13 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.9% meet the reading standard and 33.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Central Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno?
Central Elementary is No. 27 in reading and No. 35 in math proficiency among the 98 K–6 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Central Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Central Elementary is No. 49 in reading and No. 61 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Central ElementaryThis school | 38.5% | 49.9% |
| Biola-Pershing Elementary | 32.0% | 34.7% |
| Hanh Phan Tilley Elementary | 26.6% | 32.8% |
