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Houghton-Kearney Elementary

8905 West Kearney Blvd., Fresno, CA, 93706

About Houghton-Kearney Elementary

Houghton-Kearney Elementary School is located at 8905 West Kearney Boulevard in the rural fringe area of Fresno, California. The school serves grades K through 8 with an enrollment of about 212 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 24:1. Math proficiency is approximately 32%, and reading competence is about 42% on recent state assessments. The gender mix is roughly 58% male and 42% female. The campus has the feel of a small community where the staff is able to foster consistent relationships with students in small class sizes and across grade levels and inspire curiosity, perseverance, and respectful interactions among peers. Houses in the neighborhood tend to sell anywhere between $260,000 and $420,000, allowing many families to enjoy the community’s amenities and keep commutes to a minimum. Parents also say teachers respond thoughtfully to questions, follow up on progress, and maintain ties with families. With strong reading skills and concentrated efforts to improve math results, Houghton-Kearney Elementary School stands out as one of California’s top elementary schools.

Houghton-Kearney Elementary Contact Information

Address

8905 West Kearney Blvd., Fresno, CA, 93706

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Phone

(559) 276-5285

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 42% in Reading.
9
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
212
Total Students
$96661
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2962 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Houghton-Kearney 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
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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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:30 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 22.64%
Asian 9.43%
Hispanic 66.51%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 1.42%
Native Am. 0%
White
22.64%
Asian
9.43%
Hispanic
66.51%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
1.42%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 212
41.51%
88 Female
58.49%
124 Male

Student Population

212 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

106 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Houghton-Kearney Elementary School recognized staff member Yolanda De La O in December 2025 for her contributions to the campus. She serves as the school’s PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Coordinator and was highlighted for her dedicated work supporting student behavior and school climate. The recognition acknowledged her meaningful impact on maintaining a positive and structured learning environment.

FAQ

Q1. How does Houghton-Kearney Elementary coordinate with the district?

Ans. Coordination occurs through district directives and regular administrative communication.

Q2. What supports consistency in classroom instruction?

Ans. Consistency is supported by district curriculum standards and collaborative planning.

Q3. How are student behavior expectations maintained?

Ans. Expectations are maintained through consistent reinforcement and staff guidance.

Q4. What nutrition options are available during the school day?

Ans. Nutrition options are provided through the district meal services program.

Q5. How are families notified about school-wide announcements?

Ans. Announcements are delivered through official school and district communication channels.

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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