- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fremont, CA
John G. Mattos Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John G. Mattos Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061440001675
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John G. Mattos Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #18 of 29
- elementary schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John G. Mattos Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John G. Mattos Elementary ranks #18 of 29 elementary schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440001675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
John G. Mattos Elementary grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 061440001675 · Fremont, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 27:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: American High (2,618 students)
John G. Mattos Elementary grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John G. Mattos 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 486
John G. Mattos Elementary
486 students
What this shows John G. Mattos Elementary reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How John G. Mattos Elementary compares
John G. Mattos Elementary is a growing 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 79% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 486 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 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
White 10.5%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, John G. Mattos Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fremont Unified reports $15,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John G. Mattos Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irvington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thornton Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission San Jose High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John G. Mattos 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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about John G. Mattos Elementary
How many students attend John G. Mattos Elementary?
John G. Mattos Elementary has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fremont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John G. Mattos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John G. Mattos Elementary is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John G. Mattos Elementary?
11.7% of students at John G. Mattos Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John G. Mattos Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John G. Mattos Elementary is Asian at 62.6% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John G. Mattos Elementary?
John G. Mattos Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 John G. Mattos Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, John G. Mattos Elementary ranks #18 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 John G. Mattos 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.