McCardle Elementary School is located at 577 East Sierra Avenue in the Hoover area of Fresno, California. The school serves grades K through 6 with an enrollment of about 464 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 19:1. About 25% of students are proficient in math, and about 32% are proficient in reading on recent state assessments. The gender mix is roughly 47% male and 53% female. The campus has an urban vibe and is very collaborative in nature; students are free to mingle with each other, and the teachers lay the groundwork for the skills that will be built on later, while the whole community is concentrated on academic routines that include steady and respectful interaction among the students and teachers. The prices of the houses around the school are usually between $250,000 and $420,000, thus allowing the families to be right next to parks, shops, and public transport with all the short commutes. Parents often mention that the staff is very responsive to messages, provides considerate updates on their child's progress, and is willing to explain the classroom objectives to families. McCardle Elementary School, with its strong reading results and continuous focus on improvement, is determined to be ranked among the best elementary schools in California.