FIGARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Figarden Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fresno Unified school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 611 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 28 teachers, Figarden Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Figarden Elementary School, located in Northwest Fresno, is a public school within the Fresno Unified School District. It serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is known for fostering a community-oriented environment, prioritizing academic growth, character development, and student engagement through various extracurricular activities and classroom initiatives.

As part of the Fresno Unified system, Figarden Elementary focuses on meeting state curriculum standards while emphasizing core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, and science. The campus typically utilizes a mix of traditional instruction and digital learning tools to prepare students for middle school. The school encourages strong parent and community involvement, viewing it as a vital component in supporting student success and maintaining a positive, safe, and productive learning atmosphere for all children.

For more information, contact Figarden Elementary at (559) 451-4480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6235 N. Brawley Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722-9723
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FIGARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fresno, CA with about 611 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Fresno Unified
Total Students:
611
Teachers:
28.6
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 611 students

Hispanic/Latino
54.5%
White
19.0%
Black or African American
11.1%
Asian
7.4%
Two or more races
6.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
44.4%
Male
55.6%

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.