Ezekiel Balderas Elementary

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651 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School is located in the Malaga area of Fresno, California, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Fresno Unified School District. The school is named in honor of Ezekiel Balderas, reflecting the district’s commitment to honoring community figures. The campus functions as a neighborhood hub, providing elementary-aged students with a core curriculum designed to build academic proficiency in literacy, mathematics, and science while fostering social-emotional development.

As part of the broader Fresno Unified system, the school focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment that supports a diverse student body. The facility at 4625 E. Florence Ave. is equipped to provide students with the necessary resources for early childhood education, emphasizing student engagement, teacher-led instruction, and a collaborative school culture. By prioritizing foundational skills and community partnership, Ezekiel Balderas Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and long-term academic achievement.

651

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ezekiel Balderas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	390
Black	38
Asian	197
Two or More	9
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
390 (59.9 %)
Asian
197 (30.3 %)
Black
38 (5.8 %)
White
13 (2.0 %)
Two or More
9 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
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:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)253-6420
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/balderas
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	651
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	456
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* 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 105

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ezekiel Balderas Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	105
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	96
Grade 6	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ezekiel Balderas Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	291	44.7%
Male	360	55.3%

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