CALWA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Calwa Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fresno Unified school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 681 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 26 teachers, Calwa 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.

Calwa Elementary School is a public school located in the Malaga/Calwa area of Fresno, California, serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Fresno Unified School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience within a supportive community setting. The campus is centrally located near major transportation corridors, serving a diverse population of families in the surrounding residential areas.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a safe and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to grow both academically and socially. With a focus on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, Calwa Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. Through various extracurricular activities, community engagement initiatives, and a commitment to instructional improvement, the school works to ensure that all students have the resources necessary to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Calwa Elementary at (559) 457-2610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4303 E. Jensen Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725-2105
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CALWA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fresno, CA with about 681 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Fresno Unified
Total Students:
681
Teachers:
26
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
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 681 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CALWA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
85.0%
Asian
10.4%
White
2.1%
Black or African American
1.9%
Two or more races
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
43.8%
Male
56.2%

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.