John C Martinez Elementary School Parlier CA (2026 List)

About John C Martinez Elementary

John C Martinez Elementary School sits at 13174 East Parlier Avenue, Parlier, CA 93648, on the eastern edge of town. It covers kindergarten through sixth grade as a non-charter public school under Parlier Unified School District. The school enrolls 425 students — the smallest enrollment among the four Parlier USD elementary campuses. The student-teacher ratio is 28:1, the highest in the district. Girls make up 52% of the student body, with boys at 48%. According to state assessment data, 16% of students reached math proficiency and 18% reached the reading proficiency level. Like the other Parlier USD elementaries, Martinez holds Title I Schoolwide status, with 84% of students classified as economically disadvantaged — the lowest concentration of any campus in the district. Students are enrolled through a neighborhood boundary model tied to their home address. Local housing values near the campus average around $400,000, consistent with the Parlier residential market. For families navigating K–6 public school options in Fresno County's agricultural corridor, Martinez is one of the established choices among the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%

Reading 18%

State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 18% in Reading.

15

Full-time Teachers

28 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

425

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.65%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 97.65%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 0.71%

Native Am. 0%

White

1.65%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

97.65%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

0.71%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 425

52%

221 Female

48%

204 Male

Student Population

425 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 28 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

386 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

John C Martinez Elementary Contact Information

Address

900 Newmark Ave., Parlier, CA, 93648

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Phone

(559) 646-3527

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Website

http://martinez.parlierunified.org/home.aspx

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

John C Martinez Elementary is taking part in Parlier USD's March 2026 attendance push — a district-wide campaign designed to address chronic absenteeism that hit 50.7% at Martinez in 2021-22, one of the highest rates of any elementary school in Fresno County that year. The district is also holding a new student registration event at PJHS in March 2026, aimed at families considering enrollment for the 2026-27 year. Small operational steps, but they signal the district is actively trying to stabilize enrollment and attendance across all campuses.

FAQ

Q1. What music instruction does John C Martinez Elementary provide?

Ans. Martinez shares an elementary music teacher with S Ben Benavidez — Mr. Kalvin Sirisukarn covers both campuses. Students receive music education as part of the standard school program across all Parlier USD elementary schools.

Q2. Does Martinez Elementary have a counselor on campus?

Ans. The school does not list a dedicated counselor on its public staff directory, but Parlier USD has a Student Wellness program accessible to all campuses. Families with mental health or social-emotional concerns for their child should contact the front office at (559) 646-3527 to understand what support is available.

Q3. What is the school doing about its chronic absenteeism rate?

Ans. John C. Martinez's chronic absenteeism was notably high, with a 50.7% rate in 2021-22, according to SchoolDigger. In response, the district initiated a March Madness Attendance Campaign in 2026, encompassing all its campuses. Families should know that this issue has been a documented problem here, at this campus.

Q4. How are students enrolled at Martinez Elementary?

Ans. Enrollment is boundary-based through Parlier Unified School District. Your home address determines which school you're assigned to. If you're unsure whether you fall in Martinez's zone, the district office at (559) 646-2731 can confirm your assignment before you complete any paperwork.

Q5. What visual arts programming does the school offer?

Ans. Parlier USD has a district-wide Visual Arts program at the elementary level. An elementary art teacher covers S Ben Benavidez and John C Martinez campuses. The program is designed to build foundational arts skills from the early grades and connects to the district's broader performing and visual arts curriculum.

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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