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What tradition at Andrew Jackson Elementary should never be changed?
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Enrollment
640
Elementary
DISTRICT 445 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SELMA UNIFIED·NCES 063627006186
Andrew Jackson Elementary
2220 Huntsman Ave., Selma, CA 93662 · (559) 898-6690 · Fresno County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL640 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
23.7:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.5:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
91%
585 students
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 102 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 84 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 90 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 95 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 91 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 94 | 15% |
| Grade 6 | 84 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (102) is 21% larger than its 6th grade class (84).
Student demographics
18%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
39.4%
CA avg 49.1% . +2.4pp since 2014
Math
26.6%
CA avg 37.7% . +4.6pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 39 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 27 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 2 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 5 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 12.6% | 26.8% | 25.7% | 34.9% |
| Math | 7.2% | 19.4% | 31.0% | 42.4% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 39.4% | 26.6% |
| 2023-24 | 37.2% | 27.5% |
| 2022-23 | 39.6% | 29.4% |
| 2021-22 | 43.6% | 25.6% |
| 2018-19 | 39.6% | 27.3% |
| 2017-18 | 34.3% | 26.4% |
| 2016-17 | 34.9% | 18.4% |
| 2015-16 | 33.0% | 21.0% |
| 2014-15 | 37.0% | 22.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
32.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
26.0%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+6.7pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 33% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 26% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Andrew Jackson Elementary
Andrew Jackson Elementary's state test result (32.7% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Elementary this school | 640 | 91.4% | 32.7% |
| James Marshall Elementary Modesto | 611 | 91.7% | 16.2% |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Selma | 634 | 92.4% | 33.5% |
| Oak Hill Elementary Escondido | 679 | 92.2% | 18.8% |
| Berlyn Elementary Ontario | 639 | 91.7% | 29.3% |
| Mercey Springs Elementary Los Banos | 608 | 89.3% | 21.3% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Andrew Jackson Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Fresno County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 32.7% | #3,211 of 5,151 | #109 of 185 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 26.6% | #3,597 of 5,172 ▼ 261 | #123 of 185 ▼ 9 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 39.4% | #2,986 of 5,172 ▲ 6 | #97 of 185 ▼ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -1.6pp | #1,345 of 5,116 | #25 of 182 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 640 | #1,096 of 5,915 | #55 of 206 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.7:1 | #3,519 of 5,352 | #152 of 190 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 18.1% | #4,521 of 5,354 | #155 of 190 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 91.4% | #909 of 5,625 | #65 of 199 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -17.3% | #1,740 of 3,837 | #41 of 135 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
640
-65 (-9%) vs 2020
+7% since 1990-91, when it was 598
Student : Teacher
23.7:1
was 24.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 640 | 27 | 23.7:1 | 91% (585) |
| 2023-24 | 632 | 27 | 23.4:1 | 86% (545) |
| 2022-23 | 670 | 27 | 24.8:1 | 89% (597) |
| 2020-21 | 705 | 29 | 24.3:1 | 87% (616) |
| 2017-18 | 774 | 32.3 | 24.0:1 | 82% (631) |
| 2015-16 | 725 | 28 | 25.9:1 | 79% (572) |
| 2010-11 | 684 | N/A | N/A | 74% (508) |
| 2000-01 | 541 | 25 | 21.6:1 | 55% (298) |
| 1990-91 | 598 | 23 | 26.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Andrew Jackson Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 17% (774 to 640); teachers down 16% (32.3 to 27).
About Andrew Jackson Elementary
Andrew Jackson Elementary, located in Selma, California, is a medium-sized elementary school. It educates 640 students in kindergarten through 6. The school's enrollment is 38% larger than the 465 average for elementary schools in California.
The district, Selma Unified, operates 12 schools serving 5,911 students.
Federal enrollment data show Andrew Jackson Elementary is 90% Hispanic. Other students are 4% White and 4% Asian. By comparison, Fresno County residents are about 55% Hispanic. The school's diversity index is 18%, meaning two students picked at random have an 18% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school employs the equivalent of 27 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 23.7:1. That is higher than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 91%. On average, public schools in Fresno County report 75%.
Based on its free or reduced-price lunch share, the BeatsExpectations model predicts an average proficiency rate on state tests of 26.0% for Andrew Jackson Elementary. The school posts 32.7%, 6.7 points above the prediction.
Within Fresno County, the median household income is $74,201, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 24% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 14%. In all, Fresno County has 368 public schools and roughly 206,072 students.
The closest other public school is Selma High, about 0.3 miles away. Andrew Jackson Elementary has at least 8 other public schools within five miles. Andrew Jackson Elementary ranks 5th of 6 among nearby schools on average proficiency, with 32.7% against a local average of 37.4%.
NCES describes the area around Andrew Jackson Elementary as Town: Fringe, meaning in a town close to an urbanized area.
The school enrolled 640 students in 2024-25, 65 fewer than the 705 it had in 2020-21.
Parents and students can post about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater at Andrew Jackson Elementary. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Fresno County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,016,725
Census ACS
Median income
$74,201
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
368
206,072 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Selma Unified
- Selma HighHigh · 1,721 students
- Abraham Lincoln MiddleMiddle · 892 students
- Theodore Roosevelt ElementaryElementary · 634 students
- Eric White ElementaryElementary · 630 students
- Indianola ElementaryElementary · 420 students
- Woodrow Wilson ElementaryElementary · 335 students
Other schools in Selma
- Selma HighHigh · 1,721 students
- Abraham Lincoln MiddleMiddle · 892 students
- Theodore Roosevelt ElementaryElementary · 634 students
- Eric White ElementaryElementary · 630 students
- Indianola ElementaryElementary · 420 students
- Woodrow Wilson ElementaryElementary · 335 students
Other Andrew Jackson Elementary schools
5 other US public schools in 2 states are named Andrew Jackson Elementary. Andrew Jackson Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 6.
- Andrew Jackson ElementaryIndio, CA · 750 students
- Andrew Jackson ElementarySanta Ana, CA · 493 students
- Andrew Jackson Elementary SchoolJackson, TN · 566 students
- Andrew Jackson ElementaryOld Hickory, TN · 493 students
- Andrew Jackson Elementary SchoolKingsport, TN · 430 students
Nearby schools
- Selma High0.3 mi · 1,721
- Theodore Roosevelt Elementary0.6 mi · 634
- Abraham Lincoln Middle0.8 mi · 892
- James Garfield Elementary0.9 mi · 229
- Selma Independent1.0 mi · 72
- Woodrow Wilson Elementary1.0 mi · 335
Frequently asked questions
About Andrew Jackson ElementaryHow large is Andrew Jackson Elementary?
Andrew Jackson Elementary enrolls approximately 640 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does Andrew Jackson Elementary serve?
Andrew Jackson Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
How many teachers does Andrew Jackson Elementary have?
Andrew Jackson Elementary employs 27 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.7:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Andrew Jackson Elementary?
At Andrew Jackson Elementary, the student body is approximately 4% White, 90% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Andrew Jackson Elementary public or private?
Andrew Jackson Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Selma Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.