- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fremont, CA
Tom Maloney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tom Maloney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061440001674
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tom Maloney Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #26 of 29
- elementary schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tom Maloney Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tom Maloney Elementary ranks #26 of 29 elementary schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440001674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Tom Maloney Elementary shrank from 578 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 061440001674 · Fremont, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 24:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: American High (2,618 students)
Tom Maloney Elementary shrank from 578 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tom Maloney 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 551
Tom Maloney Elementary
551 students
What this shows Tom Maloney Elementary reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tom Maloney Elementary compares
Tom Maloney 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 7.3%
White 5.6%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Tom Maloney 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 Tom Maloney 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thornton Junior High | Larger | Similar 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 Tom Maloney 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 (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tom Maloney Elementary
How many students attend Tom Maloney Elementary?
Tom Maloney Elementary has 551 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fremont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tom Maloney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tom Maloney Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tom Maloney Elementary?
22.0% of students at Tom Maloney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tom Maloney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tom Maloney Elementary is Asian at 68.2% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tom Maloney Elementary?
Tom Maloney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Tom Maloney Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Tom Maloney Elementary ranks #26 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 Tom Maloney 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.