Florence E. Rata

go.fresnou.org/rata

18 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Florence E. Rata Elementary School is a public school located in the Pinedale area of Fresno, California, serving students within the Clovis Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, personal responsibility, and character development. By maintaining a focus on core subjects while integrating modern educational tools, the institution strives to prepare its student body for future success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Florence E. Rata is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to promote student engagement, social-emotional growth, and a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and high standards, the school serves as a foundational hub for the local neighborhood, aiming to cultivate a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Total Students

3.2

Full-Time Teachers

5.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

172.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Florence E. Rata
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	13
Asian	1

Hispanic
13 (72.2 %)
White
4 (22.2 %)
Asian
1 (5.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)451-4585
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/rata
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	18
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 4

Grade 12 5