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4636 East Weldon Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703-2713
Summary
Norseman Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 20th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 29.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 23.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 29.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,739/4,657 (20th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,698/4,657 (21st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 554 |
| Low-Income Students | 518 (93.5%) |
| English Learners | 115 (20.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.2 points from last year and rose 0.6 points over the full period. Math fell 0.6 points from last year and rose 1.7 points over the full period.
•Math +1.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 24.1% to 36.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,739 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 6.8 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
18.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 27.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 46% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 0% to 34%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 12.5% to 36.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,698 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 0.4 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 24.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Norseman Elementary compare within the district?
Norseman Elementary is No. 49 in reading and No. 46 in math proficiency among the 66 K–6 schools in Fresno Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Norseman Elementary rank in California?
Norseman Elementary ranks No. 3,739 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,698 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 Norseman Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 46 in reading and No. 44 in math among 66 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 29.6% meet the reading standard and 23.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Norseman Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno?
Norseman Elementary is No. 81 in reading and No. 77 in math proficiency among the 98 K–6 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Norseman Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Norseman Elementary is No. 120 in reading and No. 116 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Norseman ElementaryThis school | 23.1% | 29.0% |
| Addams Elementary | 19.9% | 27.9% |
| Akira Yokomi Elementary | 47.6% | 51.1% |
