Heaton Elementary

go.fresnou.org/heaton

525 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Heaton Elementary School is a public school located in the Fresno Unified School District in Fresno, California. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a large urban district, the school emphasizes student development, academic achievement, and the cultivation of essential social skills necessary for success in later grade levels.

The school is situated in the central Fresno area and serves as a neighborhood hub for families in the 93728 zip code. Like many schools in the Fresno Unified system, Heaton Elementary is committed to aligning its curriculum with state standards while offering various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its faculty and staff, the school strives to provide a safe and inclusive setting where students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally during their formative years.

525

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heaton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	379
Black	73
Asian	25
Two or More	16
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
379 (72.2 %)
Black
73 (13.9 %)
White
29 (5.5 %)
Asian
25 (4.8 %)
Two or More
16 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)457-2920
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/heaton
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	410
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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 86

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Heaton Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	76
Grade 6	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Heaton Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	268	51%
Male	257	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)