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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at Fremont Elementary this year?
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Enrollment
711
Elementary
DISTRICT 562 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALISAL UNION·NCES 060195000084
Fremont Elementary
1255 East Market St., Salinas, CA 93905 · (831) 753-5750 · Monterey County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL711 STUDENTS
D
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Scored higher than 9% of California public elementary schools
- DTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- CThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
24.1:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.5:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
97%
689 students
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 106 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 93 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 98 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 83 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 102 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 130 | 18% |
| Grade 6 | 99 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (106) is 7% larger than its 6th grade class (99).
Student demographics
1%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
21.2%
CA avg 49.1% . +5.2pp since 2014
Math
11.9%
CA avg 37.7% . +2.9pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 21 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 12 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 5 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 3 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 5.4% | 15.8% | 21.7% | 57.0% |
| Math | 3.7% | 8.3% | 23.9% | 64.2% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 21.2% | 11.9% |
| 2023-24 | 17.2% | 13.6% |
| 2022-23 | 20.6% | 13.2% |
| 2021-22 | 21.7% | 11.9% |
| 2018-19 | 31.6% | 21.6% |
| 2017-18 | 22.1% | 13.1% |
| 2016-17 | 21.7% | 15.1% |
| 2015-16 | 21.0% | 18.0% |
| 2014-15 | 16.0% | 9.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
16.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
22.8%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.6pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 16% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 23% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Fremont Elementary
Fremont Elementary's state test result (16.2% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Elementary this school | 711 | 96.9% | 16.2% |
| Fairlawn Elementary Santa Maria | 716 | 97.6% | 20.0% |
| Mecca Elementary Mecca | 677 | 97.2% | 18.4% |
| Art Haycox Elementary Oxnard | 724 | 95.0% | 10.4% |
| Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Oxnard | 754 | 98.0% | 21.5% |
| Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter Los Angeles | 697 | 96.6% | N/A |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Fremont Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Monterey County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 16.2% | #4,873 of 5,151 | #64 of 70 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 11.9% | #4,952 of 5,172 ▼ 162 | #65 of 70 ▼ 5 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 21.2% | #4,773 of 5,172 ▲ 151 | #57 of 70 ▲ 8 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -0.2pp | #1,720 of 5,116 | #21 of 70 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 711 | #702 of 5,915 | #5 of 81 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.1:1 | #3,829 of 5,352 | #57 of 70 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 0.8% | #5,345 of 5,354 | #69 of 70 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 96.9% | #214 of 5,625 | #3 of 74 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -19.8% | #1,444 of 3,837 | #19 of 55 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
711
-101 (-12%) vs 2020
-14% since 1990-91, when it was 824
Student : Teacher
24.1:1
was 24.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 711 | 29.5 | 24.1:1 | 97% (689) |
| 2023-24 | 711 | 29.5 | 24.1:1 | 98% (695) |
| 2022-23 | 734 | 31 | 23.7:1 | 97% (710) |
| 2020-21 | 812 | 33 | 24.6:1 | 96% (779) |
| 2017-18 | 887 | 35 | 25.3:1 | 87% (770) |
| 2015-16 | 874 | 32 | 27.3:1 | 89% (778) |
| 2010-11 | 806 | N/A | N/A | 100% (803) |
| 2000-01 | 792 | 36 | 22.0:1 | 88% (696) |
| 1990-91 | 824 | 32 | 25.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Fremont Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (887 to 711); teachers down 16% (35 to 29.5).
About Fremont Elementary
As a large elementary school, Fremont Elementary serves students in Salinas, California. The student body numbers 711 students, from kindergarten through 6. Average enrollment for elementary schools in California is about 465, so this school runs 53% above that.
Alisal Union is responsible for 13 schools, Fremont Elementary included, with 7,303 students in all.
About 100% of the student body at Fremont Elementary is Hispanic. By comparison, Monterey County residents are about 62% Hispanic. The school's diversity index is 1%, meaning two students picked at random have a 1% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Fremont Elementary counts 29.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 24.1 students for each one. This ratio sits 1.8 above the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. About 97% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. It compares with 76% for public schools in Monterey County.
Measured against California public elementary schools, Fremont Elementary receives a D. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Fremont Elementary's actual average proficiency rate on state tests (16.2%) and its predicted rate (22.8%) put it outside the top and bottom 10% of California schools.
County data help place the school in context: in Monterey County, the median household income is $97,230, roughly 28% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Monterey County is home to 153 public schools and about 73,845 public school students.
El Sausal Middle is located about 0.3 miles from Fremont Elementary. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. Of 9 schools in the immediate area with test results, Fremont Elementary ranks 9th on average proficiency.
NCES describes the area around Fremont Elementary as City: Mid-size, meaning inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Enrollment has fallen by 101 students since 2020-21, to 711.
Posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs are welcome on this page. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Monterey County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
437,613
Census ACS
Median income
$97,230
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
153
73,845 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Alisal Union
- Monte Bella ElementaryElementary · 812 students
- Jesse G. Sanchez ElementaryElementary · 646 students
- Frank Paul ElementaryElementary · 638 students
- Cesar E. Chavez ElementaryElementary · 628 students
- Alisal CommunityElementary · 591 students
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. AcademyElementary · 577 students
Other schools in Salinas
- Alisal HighHigh · 2,742 students
- Salinas HighHigh · 2,380 students
- North Salinas HighHigh · 2,106 students
- Everett Alvarez HighHigh · 1,978 students
- Rancho San Juan HighHigh · 1,600 students
- Harden MiddleMiddle · 1,101 students
Other Fremont Elementary schools
20 other US public schools in 9 states are named Fremont Elementary. Fremont Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 21.
- Fremont ElementaryBakersfield, CA · 707 students
- Fremont ElementaryAlhambra, CA · 654 students
- Fremont ElementaryRiverside, CA · 593 students
- Fremont ElementaryAntioch, CA · 482 students
- Fremont ElementaryFowler, CA · 473 students
Nearby schools
- El Sausal Middle0.3 mi · 1,067
- Los Padres Elementary0.4 mi · 620
- Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary0.6 mi · 646
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy0.7 mi · 577
- Alisal Community0.9 mi · 591
- Sherwood Elementary0.9 mi · 859
Frequently asked questions
About Fremont ElementaryHow large is Fremont Elementary?
Fremont Elementary enrolls approximately 711 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does Fremont Elementary serve?
Fremont Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
How many teachers does Fremont Elementary have?
Fremont Elementary employs 30 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Fremont Elementary?
Student demographics at Fremont Elementary are roughly 100% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 0% Two or more.
What district is Fremont Elementary in?
Fremont Elementary is part of Alisal Union.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.