- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fremont, CA
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Joshua Chadbourne Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061440001661
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #4 of 29
- elementary schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- small classes for California
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joshua Chadbourne Elementary ranks #4 of 29 elementary schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440001661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-141 students YoY
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-22.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-141 students YoY 061440001661 · Fremont, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 16.9:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: American High (2,618 students)
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-22.9%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Joshua Chadbourne 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 457
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary
457 students
What this shows Joshua Chadbourne Elementary reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joshua Chadbourne Elementary compares
Joshua Chadbourne 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 83% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.5%
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 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 83.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
White 3.3%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Joshua Chadbourne Elementary is less 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 Joshua Chadbourne 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 Joshua Chadbourne 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joshua Chadbourne Elementary
How many students attend Joshua Chadbourne Elementary?
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fremont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), down 141.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joshua Chadbourne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joshua Chadbourne Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Joshua Chadbourne Elementary?
9.4% of students at Joshua Chadbourne Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joshua Chadbourne Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Joshua Chadbourne Elementary is Asian at 83.8% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joshua Chadbourne Elementary?
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Joshua Chadbourne Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Joshua Chadbourne Elementary ranks #4 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 Joshua Chadbourne 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.