Enrollment
473
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fowler, CA
Fremont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fremont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061425001639
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fremont Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Fowler · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for California
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fremont Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Fowler, CA.
School address
District: Fowler Unified · California
NCES ID 061425001639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fremont Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fremont Elementary
Fremont Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Fowler, California, enrolling 473 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.3:1 is larger than about 86% of California schools and 22% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 473 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,356.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Fowler's elementary schools, it stands alongside Marshall Elementary (486 students): Fremont Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.3:1 vs 23.1:1).
Fowler Unified also operates Fowler High (807 students) and John Sutter Middle (579 students) alongside Fremont 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 Fremont Elementary compares
Fremont 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 | 26.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$15,455
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 86.3%
Asian 7.2%
White 5.3%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Fremont Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fowler Unified, which includes Fremont Elementary.
$15,455
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 59.6%
Federal 12.8%
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 Fremont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Sutter Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Malaga Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fowler Academy Continuation | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fremont Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Fowler
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fremont Elementary
How many students attend Fremont Elementary?
Fremont Elementary has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fowler, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Elementary is 26.3:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fremont Elementary?
69.5% of students at Fremont Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fremont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fremont Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment, in Fowler, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fremont Elementary?
Fremont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fremont Elementary rank among public schools in Fowler?
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Fowler, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fowler on the city page.
Is Fremont Elementary a good school?
Fremont Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Fowler Unified?
Besides Fremont Elementary, Fowler Unified also operates Fowler High (807 students), John Sutter Middle (579 students), and Marshall Elementary (486 students). See the Fowler Unified district page for the complete list.
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