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William Saroyan Elementary School

Grades: K-6

Students: 697

Type: Public

4/10

GreatSchools Rating

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1

Certified Teachers: 100%

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5 Reviews

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Central Unified School District

5650 West Escalon Avenue
Fresno, CA 93722

(559) 276-3131

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5/10

Test Scores

4/10

Equity

Academic Progress

College Readiness

2/10

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Saroyan Elementary suffers from lack of good leadership. There doesn't seem to be enthusiasm from the staff which is disappointing considering it is an elementary school and the kids thrive off of positivity. The school overall provides the bare minimum,

Posted by a parent on 8/11/2025

Im a student im in 6th grade i love this school it has its up and down but its a great school i loved all my teachers the GIA is a little mean but shes alright

Posted by a community member on 12/22/2013

Excellent school with an excellent staff. It's too bad the district office moves so many admins and teachers around, but Saroyan seems to overcome their meddling and I am grateful that both of my Daughters had the opportunity to attend the school. Mrs. Nesseth, Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Bolton were all ama

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Posted by a parent on 8/18/2013

This is an amazing school that is full of community support and involvement, wouldn't choose another!

Posted by a parent on 5/31/2012

My son has been going to this school since 1st grade now. He loves all of his teachers and for the most part his classmates. I plan on keeping him in this school until he finishes 6th grade. The turnover of staff doesn't bother me, it happens. People come and go, that doesn't necessarily mean it's a

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Posted by a parent on 5/23/2012

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Fresno schools - William Saroyan Elementary School is located at 5650 West Escalon Avenue, Fresno CA 93722. William Saroyan Elementary School is in the Central Unified School District. William Saroyan Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-6.