Enrollment
21
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BIG CREEK ELEMENTARY·NCES 060486000476
Big Creek Elementary
55190 Point Rd., Big Creek, CA 93605 · (559) 893-3314 · Fresno County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL21 STUDENTS
B+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 66% of California public elementary schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
9.3:1
2 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
8 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
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 | 2 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 5 | 24% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 5 | 5 | 24% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 7 | 3 | 14% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 5% |
Student demographics
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
Where Big Creek Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Fresno County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 21 | #5,845 of 5,915 | #206 of 206 |
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
21
-30 (-59%) vs 2020
-81% since 1990-91, when it was 113
Student : Teacher
9.3:1
was 17.0:1
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 | 21 | 2.3 | 9.3:1 | 38% (8) |
| 2023-24 | 26 | 3 | 8.7:1 | 35% (9) |
| 2022-23 | 28 | 3 | 9.4:1 | 46% (13) |
| 2020-21 | 51 | 3 | 17.0:1 | 94% (48) |
| 2017-18 | 59 | 4 | 14.8:1 | 24% (14) |
| 2015-16 | 59 | 3 | 19.7:1 | 31% (18) |
| 2010-11 | 57 | N/A | N/A | 26% (15) |
| 2000-01 | 78 | 4 | 19.5:1 | 24% (19) |
| 1990-91 | 113 | 6 | 18.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Big Creek Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 64% (59 to 21); teachers down 44% (4 to 2.3).
About Big Creek Elementary
A small elementary school in Big Creek, California, Big Creek Elementary is part of Big Creek Elementary. Classes run from kindergarten through 8, and the school has 21 students. Against the 465-student average for elementary schools in California, enrollment here is 95% lower.
In federal data, the district for Big Creek Elementary is the school itself.
Big Creek Elementary is 52% Hispanic by enrollment. Smaller groups are 43% White and 5% multiracial. The county population is about 55% Hispanic, within a few points of the school.
Big Creek Elementary's 2.3 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 9.3:1. That is lower than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 38%. Among public schools in Fresno County, the average eligibility rate is 75%.
The allk12 Grade for Big Creek Elementary is B+. Compared with California public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 66% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Fresno County show that the median household income is $74,201, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 24%, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. Besides Big Creek Elementary, Fresno County has 367 other public schools.
The shortest distance from Big Creek Elementary to another public school is about 11.9 miles, to Pine Ridge Elementary.
Locale: Rural: Remote. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
The 2020-21 count was 51 students and the 2024-25 count was 21. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves. Students per teacher fell from 17.0 in 2020-21 to 9.3 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Big Creek Elementary may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
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 Big Creek Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 5 states are named Big Creek Elementary. Big Creek Elementary is the 5th largest of the 5.
- Big Creek Elementary SchoolCumming, GA · 745 students
- Big Creek Elementary SchoolMiddleburg Hts, OH · 555 students
- Big Creek ElementaryPolk City, IA · 357 students
- Big Creek ElementaryOneida, KY · 136 students
Nearby schools
- Pine Ridge Elementary11.9 mi · 67
- North Fork Elementary14.0 mi · 227
- Mountain Oaks High14.2 mi · 13
- Sierra@Home16.1 mi · 81
- Sierra Alternative High16.1 mi · 10
- Sierra Junior High16.2 mi · 184
Frequently asked questions
About Big Creek ElementaryHow many students attend Big Creek Elementary?
Big Creek Elementary enrolls approximately 21 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Big Creek Elementary serve?
Big Creek Elementary serves grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Creek Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Big Creek Elementary is approximately 9.3:1 (2 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Big Creek Elementary?
At Big Creek Elementary, the student body is approximately 43% White, 52% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
What district is Big Creek Elementary in?
Big Creek Elementary is part of Big Creek Elementary.
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