- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carson City, NV
Fremont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fremont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320039000285
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fremont Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Carson City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 96.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fremont Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Elementary ranks #4 of 9 schools in Carson City, NV.
School address
District: Carson City School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320039000285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Fremont Elementary shrank from 578 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 320039000285 · Carson City, NV Other · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 16.3:1 · 96.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High School (2,289 students)
Fremont Elementary shrank from 578 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Fremont Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High Sc
Carson High School
2,289 students
- Eagle Valley M 854
Eagle Valley Middle School
854 students
- Carson Middle 833
Carson Middle School
833 students
- This school 553
Fremont Elementary
553 students
- Bordewich/Bray 539
Bordewich/Bray Elementary
539 students
- Al Seeliger El 527
Al Seeliger Elementary
527 students
What this shows Fremont Elementary reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fremont Elementary compares
Fremont Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.4% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 32% in Nevada - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.2%
White 39.8%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Fremont Elementary is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carson City School District reports $12,493 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bordewich/Bray Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Al Seeliger Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Carson City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bordewich/Bray Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Al Seeliger Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Empire Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Jacks Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
364 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~553 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fremont Elementary
How many students attend Fremont Elementary?
Fremont Elementary has 553 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carson City, NV. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 4% 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?
96.4% of students at Fremont Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fremont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fremont Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.2% of enrollment, in Carson City, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fremont Elementary?
Fremont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fremont Elementary rank among schools in Carson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Elementary ranks #4 of 9 schools in Carson City, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Carson City School District?
Besides Fremont Elementary, Carson City School District also operates Carson High School (2,289 students), Eagle Valley Middle School (854 students), and Carson Middle School (833 students). See the Carson City School District district page for the complete list.