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Central Elementary

2195 North Polk Ave., Fresno, CA, 93722

Central Elementary

2195 North Polk Ave., Fresno, CA, 93722

About Central Elementary

Central Elementary School is located at 2195 North Polk Avenue in the Central Fresno area of Fresno, California. The school serves grades K through 6 with an enrollment of about 740 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 26:1 based on recent data. Math proficiency is about 34%, and reading competence is about 47% on state assessments. The gender mix is approximately 50% male and 50% female. The campus is a backdrop for orderly, consistent learning where students have routines and connect with friends, and staff approach them as daily academic and social work partners. With home prices around the school running from $260,000 to $420,000, many families found that they could live close to the school and hold on to the sense of community. Parents report that teachers maintain regular communication, provide updates on student progress, and consistently work to support student improvement. Based on its current performance and aspirations for achievement, Central Elementary School ranks among the top elementary schools in California.

Central Elementary Contact Information

Address

2195 North Polk Ave., Fresno, CA, 93722

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Phone

(559) 274-9780

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 34%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 34% in Math and 47% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
740
Total Students
$96661
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2827 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Central Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 8.51%
Asian 29.32%
Hispanic 52.16%
Black 7.16%
Two+ Races 2.16%
Native Am. 0.41%
White
8.51%
Asian
29.32%
Hispanic
52.16%
Black
7.16%
Two+ Races
2.16%
Native Am.
0.41%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 740
49.59%
367 Female
50.41%
373 Male

Student Population

740 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

740 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Central Elementary School is scheduled to present *Aladdin Jr.* on February 1, 2026. The theatrical performance will feature a double cast and will take place at the California Arts Academy. The production provides students with an opportunity to participate in a full-scale stage performance in a professional arts setting.

FAQ

Q1. How is academic consistency maintained across classrooms?

Ans. Consistency is maintained through district curriculum guidelines and school oversight.

Q2. What procedures are in place for student safety?

Ans. Safety procedures follow district protocols and routine staff supervision.

Q3. How are health-related needs handled during school hours?

Ans. Health needs are addressed following district and school health guidelines.

Q4. Is bus transportation offered to eligible students?

Ans. Bus transportation is provided based on district eligibility rules.

Q5. How can parents communicate concerns to the school?

Ans. You can share concerns by reaching out to teachers or the school administration.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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