William Saroyan Elementary School

About William Saroyan Elementary School

William Saroyan Elementary School is located in Fresno, California and is part of the Fresno Unified School District. Named after the famous author and playwright William Saroyan, the school was established in 2004. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education to students in kindergarten through sixth grade.
William Saroyan Elementary School has a strong commitment to academic excellence and provides a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. The school offers a variety of programs designed to meet the needs of all students, including an English Language Learner program, a Gifted and Talented program, and a variety of enrichment activities.
The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including art, music, drama, and physical education. The school also has a strong commitment to community service and encourages students to get involved in their local community.
William Saroyan Elementary School is a wonderful place for students to learn and grow. With its commitment to academic excellence, safe and supportive learning environment, and wide range of extracurricular activities, William Saroyan Elementary School is an excellent choice for families looking for a quality education for their children.

Address:	5650 W. Escalon Ave. Fresno, CA 93722
Phone:	(559) 276-3131
Site:	sa.centralunified.org
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	714 students

Overview William Saroyan Elementary School

William Saroyan Elementary School serves 714 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
William Saroyan Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on William Saroyan Elementary School

William Saroyan Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of William Saroyan Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.