- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Calipatria, CA
Fremont Primary
Federal NCES profile for Fremont Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060699008804
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fremont Primary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Calipatria · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fremont Primary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Primary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Calipatria, CA.
School address
District: Calipatria Unified · California
NCES ID 060699008804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Fremont Primary held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 060699008804 · Calipatria, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 20.5:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Calipatria High (345 students)
Fremont Primary held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fremont Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fremont Primary
348 students
- Calipatria Hig
Calipatria High
345 students
- Bill E. Young
Bill E. Young Jr. Middle
322 students
- Grace Smith El 65
Grace Smith Elementary
65 students
What this shows Fremont Primary reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fremont Primary compares
Fremont Primary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$17,658
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 93.7%
White 3.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Fremont Primary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Calipatria Unified reports $17,658 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fremont Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calipatria High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bill E. Young Jr. Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grace Smith Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fremont Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Calipatria
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fremont Primary
How many students attend Fremont Primary?
Fremont Primary has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Calipatria, CA. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Primary is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Primary?
81.6% of students at Fremont Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fremont Primary?
The largest demographic group at Fremont Primary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment, in Calipatria, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fremont Primary?
Fremont Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Primary rank among public schools in Calipatria?
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Primary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Calipatria, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Calipatria Unified?
Besides Fremont Primary, Calipatria Unified also operates Calipatria High (345 students), Bill E. Young Jr. Middle (322 students), and Grace Smith Elementary (65 students). See the Calipatria Unified district page for the complete list.