MALAGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Malaga Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fowler Unified school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 231 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 12 teachers, Malaga Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Malaga Elementary School, located at 3910 S. Ward Ave. in Fresno, California, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Fowler Unified School District. As a primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal development, and social responsibility for its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and providing necessary support services, Malaga Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic mission, the school functions as a vital hub for the Malaga community. Through its affiliation with the Fowler Unified School District, the school emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and collaboration between educators, parents, and students. By offering various programs and maintaining a focus on student engagement, Malaga Elementary aims to nurture a positive school climate where children are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and supportive setting. For more information on their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative resources, families can visit the district’s official website at http://www.fowler.k12.ca.us.

For more information, contact Malaga Elementary at (559) 834-6140 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3910 S. Ward Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725-2538
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MALAGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fresno, CA with about 231 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Fowler Unified
Total Students:
231
Teachers:
12
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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

* 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 231 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MALAGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
84.4%
White
10.8%
Asian
2.6%
Black or African American
1.7%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.