MCCARDLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

McCardle Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fresno Unified school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 463 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 20 teachers, McCardle Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

McCardle Elementary School is a public school located in the Pinedale neighborhood of Fresno, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Fresno Unified School District, the school is committed to providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while fostering a supportive community for its diverse student body. The campus is designed to be a neighborhood hub where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual abilities and their social-emotional skills in preparation for middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, McCardle Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and teacher-led instruction. The school emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and community partnership to help ensure student success. By maintaining a structured yet nurturing learning environment, the school strives to equip its students with the essential tools needed to excel within the broader Fresno Unified framework.

For more information, contact McCardle Elementary at (559) 451-4540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

577 E. Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710-3824
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MCCARDLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fresno, CA with about 463 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Fresno Unified
Total Students:
463
Teachers:
20
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 463 students

Hispanic/Latino
64.6%
White
16.6%
Black or African American
7.8%
Asian
7.1%
Two or more races
3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.