Vang Pao Elementary

go.fresnou.org/vangpao

798 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Vang Pao Elementary School, located in the Sunnyside area of Fresno, California, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. Part of the Fresno Unified School District, the school is named in honor of General Vang Pao, a celebrated Hmong military leader and community figure. The campus reflects the cultural diversity of its surrounding neighborhood, fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement.

The school is known for its commitment to supporting a diverse student body, including a significant population of Hmong-American students, through various bilingual programs and culturally responsive teaching practices. Vang Pao Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded education by integrating technology into the classroom, promoting literacy, and encouraging social-emotional learning. With a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining high expectations and a supportive, safe campus culture.

798

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vang Pao Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	544
Black	37
Asian	193
Two or More	9
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
544 (68.2 %)
Asian
193 (24.2 %)
Black
37 (4.6 %)
White
10 (1.3 %)
Two or More
9 (1.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)457-3380
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/vangpao
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	798
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	590
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	138

* 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 152

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vang Pao Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	152
Grade 1	110
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	97
Grade 6	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vang Pao Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	418	52.4%
Male	380	47.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)