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Wawona K-8

4524 North Thorne Ave., Fresno, CA, 93704

About Wawona K-8

Wawona K-8 School is located at 4524 North Thorne Avenue in the Fig Garden area of Fresno, California. The school serves grades K through 8 with an enrollment of about 675 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 18:1. About 13% of students are proficient in math, and about 25% are proficient in reading on recent state assessments. The gender mix is roughly 52% male and 48% female. Students and their families work together to solve problems at school on campus. Students are encouraged to work together to solve problems, and every day there is a strong focus on building respect and determination. Homes near the school typically range in price from $260,000 to $420,000, providing families with options that are conveniently located near parks, stores, and other essential amenities, all within a short drive to the school. Parents say teachers are easy to reach, give clear updates on how students are doing, and help families support learning at home. Wawona K-8 School is working hard to be one of the best elementary schools in California. It has great test scores and a community that values progress.

Wawona K-8 Contact Information

Address

4524 North Thorne Ave., Fresno, CA, 93704

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Phone

(559) 248-7310

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 25% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
675
Total Students
$115216
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5510 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Wawona K-8

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
🚀
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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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 - 2:05 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%
Asian 2.52%
Hispanic 79.85%
Black 6.37%
Two+ Races 2.22%
Native Am. 0.59%
White
8%
Asian
2.52%
Hispanic
79.85%
Black
6.37%
Two+ Races
2.22%
Native Am.
0.59%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 675
47.56%
321 Female
52.44%
354 Male

Student Population

675 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

675 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Wawona K-8 School resumed its Wawona Weekly announcements on social media. The updates include school and community highlights such as themed activities like “On Wednesdays, We Wear GREEN.” The announcements are used to keep families informed and engaged with ongoing campus events and school culture.

FAQ

Q1. How does Wawona K-8 communicate with families year-round?

Ans. Communication reaches you through district-approved emails, phone notifications, and official school messages.

Q2. Who oversees daily leadership responsibilities?

Ans. Daily leadership responsibilities are overseen by site administrators under district oversight.

Q3. How does the school maintain orderly daily routines?

Ans. Orderly routines are maintained through clear schedules, district guidance, and staff supervision.

Q4. How are student safety procedures practiced?

Ans. Student safety procedures follow district requirements and are reinforced through staff presence.

Q5. How do families raise questions or concerns?

Ans. You raise questions or concerns by contacting teachers or administrators through official 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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