- Enrollment
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montebello, CA
Fremont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fremont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062547003796
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 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
Fremont Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Montebello · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fremont Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Montebello, CA.
School address
District: Montebello Unified · California
NCES ID 062547003796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Fremont Elementary grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 062547003796 · Montebello, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 20.3:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Schurr High (2,121 students)
Fremont Elementary grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fremont Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Schurr High
Schurr High
2,121 students
- Bell Gardens H
Bell Gardens High
2,046 students
- Montebello Hig
Montebello High
1,907 students
- Bell Gardens I 790
Bell Gardens Intermediate
790 students
- Greenwood Elem 746
Greenwood Elementary
746 students
- This school 366
Fremont Elementary
366 students
What this shows Fremont Elementary reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fremont Elementary compares
Fremont Elementary is a growing 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$22,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.3%
White 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Fremont Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montebello Unified reports $22,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fremont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schurr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Gardens High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montebello High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bell Gardens Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Larger | Similar 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
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Montebello
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Greenwood Elementary
Standard public school
746 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
La Merced Academy
Standard public school
665 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Wilcox Elementary
Standard public school
479 students 19.2:1 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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fremont Elementary
How many students attend Fremont Elementary?
Fremont Elementary has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montebello, CA. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Elementary is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Elementary?
72.5% 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 97.3% of enrollment, in Montebello, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fremont Elementary?
Fremont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Montebello?
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Montebello, 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 Montebello on the city page.
What other schools are in Montebello Unified?
Besides Fremont Elementary, Montebello Unified also operates Schurr High (2,121 students), Bell Gardens High (2,046 students), and Montebello High (1,907 students). See the Montebello Unified district page for the complete list.