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Birney Elementary School

3034 East Cornell Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 717 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Birney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Birney Elementary School's student population of 717 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
717 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Birney 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 Birney Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5529 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30%
34%
32%
47%
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Birney Elementary School's ranking?
Birney Elementary School is ranked #5529 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Birney Elementary School?
717 students attend Birney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Birney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birney Elementary School?
Birney Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Birney Elementary School offer ?
Birney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Birney Elementary School part of?
Birney Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Birney Elementary School located?
Birney Elementary School is located in the McLane neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in McLane.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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