- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fremont, CA
Ardenwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ardenwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061440008138
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ardenwood Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 29
- elementary schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ardenwood Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ardenwood Elementary ranks #1 of 29 elementary schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440008138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-151 students YoY
Ardenwood Elementary shrank from 778 students in 2022-23 to 627 in 2023-24 (-19.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-151 students YoY 061440008138 · Fremont, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
637 enr · 22:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: American High (2,618 students)
Ardenwood Elementary shrank from 778 students in 2022-23 to 627 in 2023-24 (-19.4%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ardenwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American High
American High
2,618 students
- Irvington High
Irvington High
2,157 students
- Thornton Junio
Thornton Junior High
1,972 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,957 students
- Mission San Jo
Mission San Jose High
1,794 students
- This school 637
Ardenwood Elementary
637 students
What this shows Ardenwood Elementary reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ardenwood Elementary compares
Ardenwood Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 80% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 6.9%
White 4.6%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Ardenwood Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fremont Unified reports $15,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ardenwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irvington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thornton Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission San Jose High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ardenwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,972
- Students per teacher
- 39.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Fremont
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lila Bringhurst Elementary
Standard public school
1,083 students 34.9:1 students per teacher
Parkmont Elementary
Standard public school
734 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Forest Park Elementary
Standard public school
725 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
J. Haley Durham Elementary
Standard public school
719 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Warwick Elementary
Standard public school
700 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Brier Elementary
Standard public school
585 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ardenwood Elementary
How many students attend Ardenwood Elementary?
Ardenwood Elementary has 637 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fremont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 778 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), down 151.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ardenwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ardenwood Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ardenwood Elementary?
10.9% of students at Ardenwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ardenwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ardenwood Elementary is Asian at 78.6% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ardenwood Elementary?
Ardenwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ardenwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Ardenwood Elementary ranks #1 of 29 elementary schools in Fremont, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fremont on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont Unified?
Besides Ardenwood Elementary, Fremont Unified also operates American High (2,618 students), Irvington High (2,157 students), and Thornton Junior High (1,972 students). See the Fremont Unified district page for the complete list.