William Saroyan Elementary
Fresno, CA · Central Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · City, large
2,827th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 50%· Stable
5650 West Escalon Ave., Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3131Official website ↗NCES ID 060797003035Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks William Saroyan Elementary 2,827th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 50% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2015 to 50th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 343 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 706 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1994, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.6% | 63.9% | ▲ 16.3 pts | |
| White | 30.8% | 14.7% | ▼ 16.1 pts | |
| Black | 10.1% | 8.6% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 7.8% | 6.5% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 5.4% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1994. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $401K in zip 93722 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is William Saroyan Elementary in?
William Saroyan Elementary is part of the Central Unified district in Fresno, California.
Is William Saroyan Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks William Saroyan Elementary 2,827th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 50% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of William Saroyan Elementary?
Hispanic 64%, White 15%, Black 9%, Asian 7% (706 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near William Saroyan Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93722 is $401K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.