- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fremont, CA
O. N. Hirsch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for O. N. Hirsch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061440001668
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O. N. Hirsch Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #12 of 29
- elementary schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
O. N. Hirsch Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O. N. Hirsch Elementary ranks #12 of 29 elementary schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440001668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
O. N. Hirsch Elementary held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 061440001668 · Fremont, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 24.5:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: American High (2,618 students)
O. N. Hirsch Elementary held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
O. N. Hirsch 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 441
O. N. Hirsch Elementary
441 students
What this shows O. N. Hirsch Elementary reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How O. N. Hirsch Elementary compares
O. N. Hirsch 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.2%
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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
White 7.5%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, O. N. Hirsch 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 O. N. Hirsch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mission San Jose High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O. N. Hirsch 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
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Parkmont Elementary
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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
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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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about O. N. Hirsch Elementary
How many students attend O. N. Hirsch Elementary?
O. N. Hirsch Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fremont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at O. N. Hirsch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at O. N. Hirsch Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at O. N. Hirsch Elementary?
24.6% of students at O. N. Hirsch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O. N. Hirsch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at O. N. Hirsch Elementary is Asian at 75.7% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O. N. Hirsch Elementary?
O. N. Hirsch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 O. N. Hirsch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, O. N. Hirsch Elementary ranks #12 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 O. N. Hirsch 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.