Herndon-Barstow Elementary

hb.centralunified.org/

696 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Herndon-Barstow Elementary is a public school located in Fresno, California, serving students within the Central Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, emphasizing academic growth and the development of well-rounded students. By focusing on core curriculum standards while incorporating enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond academics, Herndon-Barstow places a significant emphasis on community and character building. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Fresno area to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages student participation in school activities. Through its dedication to clear communication and active parental involvement, the school strives to maintain a collaborative culture where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential within a nurturing and structured setting.

696

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

26.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herndon-Barstow Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	340
Black	30
Asian	230
Two or More	16
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
340 (48.9 %)
Asian
230 (33.0 %)
White
75 (10.8 %)
Black
30 (4.3 %)
Two or More
16 (2.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Central Unified
Phone:	(559)276-5250
Website:	http://hb.centralunified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	119

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 93

Grade 6 98