BIOLA-PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Biola-Pershing Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Central Unified school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 235 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Biola-Pershing Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Biola-Pershing Elementary, located at 4885 N. Biola Ave. in Fresno, California, is a key academic institution within the Central Unified School District. Serving a diverse community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student personal growth. By integrating modern educational standards with a focus on student engagement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into higher grade levels within the district.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing its digital platform to maintain transparent communication with families regarding school policies, events, and educational resources. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Biola-Pershing Elementary strives to create a safe and nurturing campus culture where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential, supported by both their educators and the wider Central Unified school community.

For more information, contact Biola-Pershing Elementary at (559) 276-5235 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4885 N. Biola Ave.
Fresno, CA 93723-9428
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BIOLA-PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fresno, CA with about 235 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Central Unified
Total Students:
235
Teachers:
9
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 235 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BIOLA-PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
88.5%
Asian
8.5%
Black or African American
1.3%
White
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.