Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 106% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
615 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6537 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
38%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School's ranking?
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School is ranked #6537 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School often compared to?
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aynesworth Elementary School, Lane Elementary School, Winchell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School?
615 students attend Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School?
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School offer ?
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School part of?
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School located?
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School is located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 30 other public schools located in Roosevelt.
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