McCardle Elementary

Public K-6

 577 E. Sierra Ave.
       Fresno, CA  93710-3824


(559) 451-4540

District: Fresno Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4168th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,461 Help


Students who attend McCardle Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ahwahnee Middle
High:    Herbert Hoover High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  468

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.9%
White:
15.2%
Asian:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.1% Help


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Compare Details McCardle Elementary ranks worse than 71% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 34th among 68 ranked elementary schools in the Fresno Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.99. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.9%), White (15.2%), Asian (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCardle Elementary is 19.1, which is the 23rd best among 68 elementary schools in the Fresno Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCardle Elementary is $8,461. 42 elementary schools in the Fresno Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McCardle Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McCardle Elementary 4168th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See McCardle Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fresno Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Fresno Unified 1130th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McCardle Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McCardle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.38 1822nd 4809 62.1%
2005 62.29 1647th 4822 65.8%
2006 55.37 1945th 4818 59.6%
2007 48.93 2392nd 5113 53.2%
2008 56.80 2012th 5113 60.6%
2009 62.75 1780th 5193 65.7%
2010 65.72 1688th 5314 68.2%
2011 66.46 1670th 5377 68.9%
2012 67.80 1641st 5390 69.6%
2013 75.07 1320th 5530 76.1%
2015 47.26 2609th 5611 53.5%
2016 46.58 2678th 5614 52.3%
2017 65.83 1763rd 5692 69.0%
2018 66.05 1761st 5662 68.9%
2019 58.50 2152nd 5789 62.8%
2022 37.59 3251st 5883 44.7%
2023 26.99 4156th 5848 28.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McCardle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.20 1419th 2416 41.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McCardle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.60 699th 5084 86.3%
2019 69.03 1237th 5173 76.1%
2022 40.32 2982nd 5264 43.4%
2023 24.26 4346th 5355 18.8%
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Rank History for Female students at McCardle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.43 1633rd 5413 69.8%
2019 58.53 2032nd 5492 63.0%
2022 43.66 2769th 5635 50.9%
2023 32.68 3518th 5595 37.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at McCardle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.24 890th 2585 65.6%
2022 41.80 1015th 2227 54.4%
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Rank History for Male students at McCardle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.25 1798th 5431 66.9%
2019 57.91 2041st 5510 63.0%
2022 30.68 3733rd 5663 34.1%
2023 22.01 4518th 5627 19.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McCardle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.80 699th 4830 85.5%
2019 71.51 1091st 4963 78.0%
2022 44.04 2589th 5084 49.1%
2023 39.07 2973rd 5079 41.5%
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Rank History for White students at McCardle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.83 2122nd 2726 22.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for McCardle Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 421 24 39 75 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1989 445 24 58 86 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1990 411 30 66 76 1 n/a n/a 0 584
1991 425 22 58 103 4 n/a n/a 0 612
1992 404 25 51 122 5 n/a n/a 0 607
1993 373 31 61 115 4 n/a n/a 0 584
1994 369 36 61 138 5 n/a n/a 0 609
1995 321 53 65 161 6 n/a n/a 0 606
1996 321 53 65 161 6 n/a n/a 0 606
1997 328 50 59 165 8 n/a n/a 0 610
1998 303 54 64 171 13 n/a n/a 0 605
1999 308 47 65 200 14 n/a n/a 0 634
2000 286 53 64 196 9 n/a n/a 0 608
2001 266 52 59 202 10 n/a n/a 0 589
2002 223 72 49 206 12 n/a n/a 0 562
2003 223 72 49 206 12 n/a n/a 0 562
2004 198 68 43 212 15 n/a n/a 0 536
2005 200 61 57 235 10 n/a n/a 0 563
2006 197 52 52 240 11 n/a n/a 0 552
2007 162 52 44 226 6 n/a n/a 0 490
2008 133 31 45 232 4 n/a n/a 0 445
2009 134 31 35 234 7 6 3 0 450
2010 154 31 32 223 8 4 0 0 452
2011 146 41 26 243 6 6 3 0 471
2012 120 40 34 225 4 4 2 0 429
2013 109 34 23 248 2 4 7 0 427
2014 110 44 27 270 4 1 15 0 471
2015 96 31 30 302 5 4 12 0 480
2016 83 34 24 316 7 1 16 0 481
2017 92 33 23 296 6 1 11 0 462
2018 77 36 33 299 2 1 15 0 463
2019 87 37 40 316 4 3 15 0 502
2020 83 29 42 314 3 2 16 0 489
2021 74 22 47 316 1 1 16 0 477
2022 67 22 36 284 3 1 25 0 438
2023 71 24 43 299 6 2 23 0 468

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McCardle Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 559 21.5 26.0 n/a
1989 613 23.0 26.6 n/a
1990 584 23.0 25.3 n/a
1991 612 24.5 24.9 n/a
1992 607 24.9 24.3 24.4
1993 584 22.0 26.5 26.9
1994 609 23.0 26.5 26.9
1995 606 23.0 26.3 31
1996 606 23.0 26.3 31
1997 610 26.0 23.5 35.1
1998 605 28.4 21.3 38.8
1999 634 29.4 21.6 40.5
2000 608 29.4 20.7 43.3
2001 589 28.4 20.7 46.5
2002 562 28.4 19.8 47.9
2003 562 28.4 19.8 47.9
2004 536 26.4 20.3 50.2
2005 563 27.4 20.5 52.9
2006 552 26.4 20.9 60.5
2007 490 24.4 20.1 66.1
2008 445 26.5 16.8 65.6
2009 450 22.7 18.2 62.9
2010 452 23.7 19.0 73.9
2011 471 n/a n/a 74.7
2012 429 17.5 24.5 n/a
2013 427 17.5 24.4 78.9
2014 471 20.0 23.5 76.6
2015 480 19.0 25.2 69.8
2016 481 21.0 22.9 75.5
2017 462 20.0 23.1 81
2018 463 20.0 23.1 81.6
2019 502 21.0 23.9 80.1
2020 489 n/a n/a 85.7
2021 477 11.7 40.4 82.4
2022 438 23.8 18.3 82.2
2023 468 24.5 19.1 80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McCardle Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 559 21.5 26.0 n/a
1989 613 23.0 26.6 n/a
1990 584 23.0 25.3 n/a
1991 612 24.5 24.9 n/a
1992 607 24.9 24.3 24.4
1993 584 22.0 26.5 26.9
1994 609 23.0 26.5 26.9
1995 606 23.0 26.3 31
1996 606 23.0 26.3 31
1997 610 26.0 23.5 35.1
1998 605 28.4 21.3 38.8
1999 634 29.4 21.6 40.5
2000 608 29.4 20.7 43.3
2001 589 28.4 20.7 46.5
2002 562 28.4 19.8 47.9
2003 562 28.4 19.8 47.9
2004 536 26.4 20.3 50.2
2005 563 27.4 20.5 52.9
2006 552 26.4 20.9 60.5
2007 490 24.4 20.1 66.1
2008 445 26.5 16.8 65.6
2009 450 22.7 18.2 62.9
2010 452 23.7 19.0 73.9
2011 471 n/a n/a 74.7
2012 429 17.5 24.5 n/a
2013 427 17.5 24.4 78.9
2014 471 20.0 23.5 76.6
2015 480 19.0 25.2 69.8
2016 481 21.0 22.9 75.5
2017 462 20.0 23.1 81
2018 463 20.0 23.1 81.6
2019 502 21.0 23.9 80.1
2020 489 n/a n/a 85.7
2021 477 11.7 40.4 82.4
2022 438 23.8 18.3 82.2
2023 468 24.5 19.1 80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

McCardle Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201293.0%1.0%0.0%6.0%96.0%95.0%99.0%94.0%95.0%
201398.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%98.0%
201497.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%99.0%
201597.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%97.0%
201694.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%95.0%95.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McCardle Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,461

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McCardle Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2152nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4156th of 5848 Elementary schools
 33.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (McCardle Elementary)40.334.9
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno Unified)39.129.7
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McCardle Elementary)47.831.8
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fresno Unified)4433.8
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (McCardle Elementary)62.532.5
 30%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno Unified)39.128.5
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (McCardle Elementary)47.431.3
 16.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fresno Unified)38.628.2
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (McCardle Elementary)47.423.7
 23.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno Unified)37.632.9
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (McCardle Elementary)40.48.5
 31.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fresno Unified)28.421.8
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (McCardle Elementary)29.811.7
 18.2%
   5th Grade Science (Fresno Unified)18.117.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (McCardle Elementary)6124.1
 36.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno Unified)37.935.4
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (McCardle Elementary)62.727.6
 35.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fresno Unified)32.126.4
 5.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students502468
 6.8%
African American3724
 35.1%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian4043
 7.5%
Hispanic316299
 5.4%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White8771
 18.4%
Two or More Races1523
 53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.1%80.1%
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Students at McCardle Elementary are 64% Hispanic, 15% White, 9% Asian, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend McCardle Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ahwahnee Middle
High : Herbert Hoover High

In the 2022-23 school year, 468 students attended McCardle Elementary.

McCardle Elementary ranks 4168th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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