At a glance
Reported students
368
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
368
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy: 368 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 456
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.8:1
What the reported data says about Edison-Bethune Charter Academy
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Fresno. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Edison-Bethune Charter Academy District. NCES reports 368 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (69.6%) and Black (24.7%). English learners represent 19.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Edison-Bethune Charter Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic69.6%
- Black24.7%
- Asian4.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Edison-Bethune Charter Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Elementary Elementary · Fresno Unified | KG–06 | 413 | 0.7 mi |
| Columbia Elementary Elementary · Fresno Unified | KG–06 | 568 | 0.7 mi |
| Pathway Elementary Community Day Elementary · Central Unified | KG–06 | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| King Elementary Elementary · Fresno Unified | KG–06 | 566 | 1.2 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Fresno Unified | KG–06 | 526 | 1.3 mi |
| Kepler Neighborhood Elementary · Charter · Kepler Neighborhood District | KG–08 | 301 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Edison-Bethune Charter Academy
What grades does Edison-Bethune Charter Academy serve?
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Edison-Bethune Charter Academy District.
How many students attend Edison-Bethune Charter Academy?
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy reported 368 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 456 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Edison-Bethune Charter Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 368 students and 21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Edison-Bethune Charter Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Edison-Bethune Charter Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Edison-Bethune Charter Academy in?
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy is part of Edison-Bethune Charter Academy District, based in Fresno, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Edison-Bethune Charter Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sunset Elementary (0.7 mi), Columbia Elementary (0.7 mi), Pathway Elementary Community Day (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.