- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pomona, CA
Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design
Federal NCES profile for Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063132004840
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Pomona · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pomona, CA.
School address
District: Pomona Unified · California
NCES ID 063132004840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design shrank from 719 students in 2022-23 to 631 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 063132004840 · Pomona, CA Other · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 19.3:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Garey High (1,567 students)
Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design shrank from 719 students in 2022-23 to 631 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garey High
Garey High
1,567 students
- Diamond Ranch
Diamond Ranch High
1,542 students
- School of Exte
School of Extended Educational Options
1,204 students
- Pomona High
Pomona High
993 students
- Ganesha High
Ganesha High
895 students
- This school 597
Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design
597 students
What this shows Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design compares
Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design 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 | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$20,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.8%
Asian 3.5%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pomona Unified reports $20,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garey High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diamond Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School of Extended Educational Options | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pomona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ganesha High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Pomona
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design
How many students attend Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design?
Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design has 597 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pomona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% higher 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 Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design?
86.2% of students at Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design?
The largest demographic group at Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment, in Pomona, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design?
Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design rank among schools in Pomona?
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pomona, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pomona on the city page.
What other schools are in Pomona Unified?
Besides Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design, Pomona Unified also operates Garey High (1,567 students), Diamond Ranch High (1,542 students), and School of Extended Educational Options (1,204 students). See the Pomona Unified district page for the complete list.