- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fremont, IN
Fremont Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fremont Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180378000600
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fremont Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fremont Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fremont, IN.
School address
District: Fremont Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180378000600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Fremont Elementary School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 180378000600 · Fremont, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 13:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Fremont High School (302 students)
Fremont Elementary School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Fremont Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fremont Elementary School
391 students
- Fremont High S
Fremont High School
302 students
- Fremont Middle
Fremont Middle School
286 students
What this shows Fremont Elementary School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fremont Elementary School compares
Fremont Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 13% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Indiana - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,228
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Fremont Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fremont Community Schools reports $14,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fremont Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fremont Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Fremont
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fremont Elementary School
How many students attend Fremont Elementary School?
Fremont Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fremont, IN. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Elementary School is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 Fremont Elementary School?
43.0% of students at Fremont Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fremont Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fremont Elementary School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Fremont, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fremont Elementary School?
Fremont Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fremont, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fremont Community Schools?
Besides Fremont Elementary School, Fremont Community Schools also operates Fremont High School (302 students) and Fremont Middle School (286 students). See the Fremont Community Schools district page for the complete list.