Enrollment
244
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fremont, CA
E. M. Grimmer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for E. M. Grimmer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061440001666
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E. M. Grimmer Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools.
- #5 of 29
- elementary schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for California
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
E. M. Grimmer Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E. M. Grimmer Elementary ranks #5 of 29 elementary schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440001666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E. M. Grimmer Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at E. M. Grimmer Elementary
E. M. Grimmer Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Fremont, California, enrolling 244 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.8:1, E. M. Grimmer Elementary is leaner than roughly 93% of California schools and 40% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 244 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 352 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by Asian (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fremont Unified spends $12,515 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Fremont's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lila Bringhurst Elementary (1,083 students): E. M. Grimmer Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 34.9:1).
Fremont Unified also operates American High (2,618 students) and Irvington High (2,157 students) alongside E. M. Grimmer Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How E. M. Grimmer Elementary compares
E. M. Grimmer Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 7% in California - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$12,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
White 5.7%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: Asian at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, E. M. Grimmer Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Unified, which includes E. M. Grimmer Elementary.
$12,515
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 52.4%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How E. M. Grimmer 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thornton Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission San Jose High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E. M. Grimmer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~244 students)
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Frequently asked questions about E. M. Grimmer Elementary
How many students attend E. M. Grimmer Elementary?
E. M. Grimmer Elementary has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fremont, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E. M. Grimmer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at E. M. Grimmer Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 40% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 E. M. Grimmer Elementary?
24.5% of students at E. M. Grimmer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E. M. Grimmer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at E. M. Grimmer Elementary is Asian at 58.2% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E. M. Grimmer Elementary?
E. M. Grimmer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does E. M. Grimmer Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, E. M. Grimmer Elementary ranks #5 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.
Is E. M. Grimmer Elementary a good school?
E. M. Grimmer Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fremont Unified?
Besides E. M. Grimmer 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.
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