Enrollment
1,083
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fremont, CA
Lila Bringhurst Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lila Bringhurst Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061440014601
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lila Bringhurst Elementary earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #29 of 29
- elementary schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.9:1
- large classes for California
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lila Bringhurst Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lila Bringhurst Elementary ranks #29 of 29 elementary schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440014601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lila Bringhurst Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lila Bringhurst Elementary
Lila Bringhurst Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Fremont, California, enrolling 1,083 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34.9:1 is larger than about 98% of California schools and 62% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.4% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,083 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 614 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #609, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (76%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
The surrounding Fremont Unified spends $12,515 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Fremont's elementary schools, it stands alongside Parkmont Elementary (734 students): Lila Bringhurst Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (34.9:1 vs 22.2:1).
Fremont Unified also operates American High (2,618 students) and Irvington High (2,157 students) alongside Lila Bringhurst Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lila Bringhurst Elementary compares
Lila Bringhurst Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34.9:1 | ▲ 62% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,083 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,083
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
34.9:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 75.9%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
White 5.4%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Lila Bringhurst Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Unified, which includes Lila Bringhurst Elementary.
$12,515
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 52.4%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lila Bringhurst Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission San Jose High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lila Bringhurst Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
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
Brier Elementary
Standard public school
585 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,083 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~34.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lila Bringhurst Elementary
How many students attend Lila Bringhurst Elementary?
Lila Bringhurst Elementary has 1,083 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fremont, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lila Bringhurst Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lila Bringhurst Elementary is 34.9:1, which is 62% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 122% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lila Bringhurst Elementary?
18.4% of students at Lila Bringhurst Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lila Bringhurst Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lila Bringhurst Elementary is Asian at 75.9% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lila Bringhurst Elementary?
Lila Bringhurst Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lila Bringhurst Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Lila Bringhurst Elementary ranks #29 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.
Is Lila Bringhurst Elementary a good school?
Lila Bringhurst Elementary earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fremont Unified?
Besides Lila Bringhurst 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.
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