At a glance
Reported students
590
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
583.5
Ayer Elementary: 590 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
19.2:1 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
- 685
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.1:1
What the reported data says about Ayer Elementary
Ayer Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Fresno. It is one of 101 current school records connected to Fresno Unified. NCES reports 590 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.2:1, 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 (59.3%) and Asian (15.8%). English learners represent 23.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ayer Elementary
- 1How do the reported 19.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.73 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
- 23.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White4.9%
- Hispanic59.3%
- Black15.3%
- Asian15.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial3.7%
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.
Other schools in Fresno Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Turner Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
585 reported students
Vinland Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
595 reported students
Deborah A. Williams Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
582 reported students
Mayfair Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
576 reported students
Figarden Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
608 reported students
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
572 reported students
Public schools near Ayer Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David L. Greenberg Elementary Elementary · Fresno Unified | KG–06 | 490 | 0.5 mi |
| Easterby Elementary Elementary · Fresno Unified | KG–06 | 613 | 0.9 mi |
| Edith B. Storey Elementary Elementary · Fresno Unified | KG–06 | 554 | 1.1 mi |
| Mario G. Olmos Elementary Elementary · Fresno Unified | KG–06 | 536 | 1.2 mi |
| Juan Felipe Herrera Elementary Elementary · Fresno Unified | KG–06 | 630 | 1.3 mi |
| Lane Elementary Elementary · Fresno Unified | KG–06 | 555 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ayer Elementary
What grades does Ayer Elementary serve?
Ayer Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fresno Unified.
How many students attend Ayer Elementary?
Ayer Elementary reported 590 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 685 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ayer Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 19.2:1, based on 590 students and 30.73 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 Ayer Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ayer Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fresno Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ayer Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.3% 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 Ayer Elementary in?
Ayer Elementary is part of Fresno Unified, based in Fresno, CA, which operates 101 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ayer Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include David L. Greenberg Elementary (0.5 mi), Easterby Elementary (0.9 mi), Edith B. Storey Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.