Norseman Elementary

go.fresnou.org/norseman

643 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Norseman Elementary is a public school located in the Fresno Unified School District, situated in the central region of Fresno, California. Serving students in the surrounding neighborhoods, the school is part of a large urban district that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. As a local neighborhood institution, it focuses on providing equitable access to core educational curriculum while fostering a supportive environment for a diverse student population.

The school operates within the broader framework of Fresno Unified’s mission, which prioritizes college and career readiness from an early age. Families at Norseman typically benefit from a variety of district-provided resources, including after-school programs, nutrition services, and academic interventions designed to meet the unique needs of elementary-aged learners. By engaging with the local community, Norseman Elementary strives to create a stable learning environment that prepares its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

643

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norseman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	400
Black	25
Asian	167
Two or More	22
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
400 (62.2 %)
Asian
167 (26.0 %)
Black
25 (3.9 %)
Two or More
22 (3.4 %)
White
20 (3.1 %)
American Indian
6 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

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)253-6500
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/norseman
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	413
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	105

* 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 121

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 109

Grade 6 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Norseman Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	121
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	109
Grade 6	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Norseman Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	325	50.5%
Male	318	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)