- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fremont, CA
James Leitch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James Leitch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061440001673
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Leitch Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #27 of 29
- elementary schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
James Leitch Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Leitch Elementary ranks #27 of 29 elementary schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440001673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
James Leitch Elementary shrank from 588 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 061440001673 · Fremont, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 20.1:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: American High (2,618 students)
James Leitch Elementary shrank from 588 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
James Leitch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American High
American High
2,618 students
- Irvington High
Irvington High
2,157 students
- Thornton Junio
Thornton Junior High
1,972 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,957 students
- Mission San Jo
Mission San Jose High
1,794 students
- This school 523
James Leitch Elementary
523 students
What this shows James Leitch Elementary reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Leitch Elementary compares
James Leitch Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 85% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$15,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 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
Asian 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.2%
White 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, James Leitch Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fremont Unified reports $15,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Leitch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irvington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thornton Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission San Jose High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Leitch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,972
- Students per teacher
- 39.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Fremont
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lila Bringhurst Elementary
Standard public school
1,083 students 34.9:1 students per teacher
Parkmont Elementary
Standard public school
734 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Forest Park Elementary
Standard public school
725 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
J. Haley Durham Elementary
Standard public school
719 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Warwick Elementary
Standard public school
700 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Ardenwood Elementary
Standard public school
637 students 22:1 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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Leitch Elementary
How many students attend James Leitch Elementary?
James Leitch Elementary has 523 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fremont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Leitch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James Leitch Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% 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 James Leitch Elementary?
8.3% of students at James Leitch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Leitch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James Leitch Elementary is Asian at 87.4% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Leitch Elementary?
James Leitch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 James Leitch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, James Leitch Elementary ranks #27 of 29 elementary schools in Fremont, 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 Fremont on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont Unified?
Besides James Leitch Elementary, Fremont Unified also operates American High (2,618 students), Irvington High (2,157 students), and Thornton Junior High (1,972 students). See the Fremont Unified district page for the complete list.