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William Saroyan Elementary

Central Unified · Fresno County · 5650 West Escalon Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722-3154

(559) 276-3131 · sa.centralunified.org/

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5/10
#2862
Rank 2862 out of 5,722
Top 50%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2671 · 53rd percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #2944 · 49th percentile
Science5/10 · #3208 · 43rd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the west side of Fresno, William Saroyan Elementary sits right around the middle of the pack statewide — a solid neighborhood school with a community feel that reflects the diverse, family-oriented character of the area. Families who value a school close to home where kids are known by name, rather than a high-pressure academic environment, tend to find a good fit here. The surrounding Fresno neighborhood offers suburban convenience with easy access to parks and everyday amenities, making it a comfortable place to raise a family while staying connected to a broader Central Valley community.

Student Demographics

333 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
215 (65%)
White
51 (15%)
African American
26 (8%)
Asian
25 (8%)
Multiple Races
17 (5%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners46 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged262 (79%)
Students with Disabilities34 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

697
Enrollment
29
Teachers (FTE)
24:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
26.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4330 · 28th percentile

44 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found