Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary

Charter School 341 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary, located in the historic Tower District of Fresno, California, is a specialized K-6 public charter school operating under the Fresno Innovative Charter Schools (FICS) umbrella. Distinguished by its focus on the arts and integrated learning, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education where creative expression is woven into the core academic curriculum. The campus is known for its vibrant atmosphere, where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills through hands-on projects, performances, and collaborative discovery.

As a charter institution, Dailey Charter maintains a smaller, tight-knit community feel that fosters strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and students. The school is particularly noted for its commitment to visual and performing arts, which serve as a primary vehicle for student engagement and academic enrichment. By blending rigorous standard-based instruction with artistic exploration, Morris E. Dailey aims to cultivate well-rounded, imaginative learners who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

341

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	188
Black	26
Asian	22
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
188 (55.1 %)
White
76 (22.3 %)
Black
26 (7.6 %)
Two or More
25 (7.3 %)
Asian
22 (6.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)248-7060
Website:	http://fics.us/dailey
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 50

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	28

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	48.7%
Male	175	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)