- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fremont, CA
Cabrillo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cabrillo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061440001659
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cabrillo Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools.
- #7 of 29
- elementary schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for California
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cabrillo Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cabrillo Elementary ranks #7 of 29 elementary schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440001659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-106 students YoY
Cabrillo Elementary shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-27.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-106 students YoY 061440001659 · Fremont, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 15.3:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: American High (2,618 students)
Cabrillo Elementary shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-27.7%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cabrillo 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 275
Cabrillo Elementary
275 students
What this shows Cabrillo Elementary reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cabrillo Elementary compares
Cabrillo 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
Asian 27.6%
Two or More 8.7%
White 8.4%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Cabrillo Elementary is more 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 Cabrillo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irvington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thornton Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission San Jose High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cabrillo 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
Ardenwood Elementary
Standard public school
637 students 22:1 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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cabrillo Elementary
How many students attend Cabrillo Elementary?
Cabrillo Elementary has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fremont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), down 106.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cabrillo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cabrillo Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 29% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cabrillo Elementary?
54.6% of students at Cabrillo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cabrillo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cabrillo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cabrillo Elementary?
Cabrillo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cabrillo Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Cabrillo Elementary ranks #7 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 Cabrillo 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.