AKIRA YOKOMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Akira Yokomi Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fresno Unified school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 795 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 31 teachers, Akira Yokomi Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

Akira Yokomi Elementary is a public school located in the Fresno Unified School District in Fresno, California. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is situated in a central residential area and is named in honor of Akira Yokomi, a prominent local figure and educator dedicated to the Fresno community. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond.

The school community focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their academic potential through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement. Like many schools within the Fresno Unified district, Akira Yokomi incorporates modern educational technology and social-emotional learning practices to address the holistic needs of its students. By maintaining a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the surrounding neighborhood, the school strives to provide a stable and enriching learning experience for children in the 93701 area.

For more information, contact Akira Yokomi Elementary at (559) 457-6140 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.