- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fremont, CA
Joseph Azevada Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Azevada Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061440001655
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Azevada Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #3 of 29
- elementary schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.3:1
- large classes for California
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph Azevada Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Azevada Elementary ranks #3 of 29 elementary schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440001655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Joseph Azevada Elementary grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+12.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 061440001655 · Fremont, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 26.3:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: American High (2,618 students)
Joseph Azevada Elementary grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+12.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Joseph Azevada 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 394
Joseph Azevada Elementary
394 students
What this shows Joseph Azevada Elementary reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Azevada Elementary compares
Joseph Azevada 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 | 26.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 394 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 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
White 7.6%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Joseph Azevada 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 Joseph Azevada Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irvington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thornton Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission San Jose High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Azevada 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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Azevada Elementary
How many students attend Joseph Azevada Elementary?
Joseph Azevada Elementary has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fremont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Azevada Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Azevada Elementary is 26.3:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph Azevada Elementary?
24.4% of students at Joseph Azevada Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Azevada Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Azevada Elementary is Asian at 64.0% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Azevada Elementary?
Joseph Azevada Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Joseph Azevada Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Azevada Elementary ranks #3 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 Joseph Azevada 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.