- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
John Fremont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John Fremont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062513003735
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Fremont Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #14 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John Fremont Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Fremont Elementary ranks #14 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Modesto City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062513003735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
John Fremont Elementary held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 062513003735 · Modesto, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 21.6:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bret Harte Elementary (867 students)
John Fremont Elementary held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John Fremont Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bret Harte Ele
Bret Harte Elementary
867 students
- Roosevelt Juni
Roosevelt Junior High
818 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary
786 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
777 students
- La Loma Junior
La Loma Junior High
705 students
- This school
John Fremont Elementary
625 students
What this shows John Fremont Elementary reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Fremont Elementary compares
John Fremont Elementary 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.8%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.6%
White 26.9%
Two or More 12.6%
Asian 4.3%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, John Fremont Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How John Fremont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bret Harte Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Loma Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Fremont Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Modesto
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Great Valley Academy
Standard public school
972 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Great Valley Academy - Salida
Standard public school
927 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Bret Harte Elementary
Standard public school
867 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary
Standard public school
786 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
777 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary
Standard public school
713 students 25.5:1 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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Fremont Elementary
How many students attend John Fremont Elementary?
John Fremont Elementary has 625 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Fremont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Fremont Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Fremont Elementary?
59.1% of students at John Fremont Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Fremont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John Fremont Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Fremont Elementary?
John Fremont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 John Fremont Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, John Fremont Elementary ranks #14 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, 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 Modesto on the city page.
What other schools are in Modesto City Elementary?
Besides John Fremont Elementary, Modesto City Elementary also operates Bret Harte Elementary (867 students), Roosevelt Junior High (818 students), and Fairview Elementary (786 students). See the Modesto City Elementary district page for the complete list.