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Enrollment
394
Elementary
DISTRICT 530 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SANTA ANA UNIFIED·NCES 063531005986
Fremont Elementary
1930 West 10th St., Santa Ana, CA 92703 · (714) 972-4300 · Orange County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL394 STUDENTS
B+
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Scored higher than 70% of California public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- A-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- AThree-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
24.5:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.3:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
93%
366 students
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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 | 74 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 66 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 69 | 18% |
| Grade 3 | 72 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 58 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 55 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (74) is 35% larger than its 5th grade class (55).
Student demographics
3%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 8% · 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
44.7%
CA avg 49.1% . +28.7pp since 2014
Math
31.8%
CA avg 37.7% . +16.8pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 32 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 29 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 17 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 15.6% | 29.1% | 30.2% | 25.1% |
| Math | 10.6% | 21.2% | 38.5% | 29.6% |
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 | 44.7% | 31.8% |
| 2023-24 | 36.4% | 34.9% |
| 2022-23 | 31.8% | 28.3% |
| 2021-22 | 31.2% | 20.0% |
| 2018-19 | 27.5% | 25.5% |
| 2017-18 | 24.8% | 27.2% |
| 2016-17 | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 2015-16 | 21.0% | 26.0% |
| 2014-15 | 16.0% | 15.0% |
% 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
36.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
25.1%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+11.6pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 37% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 25% 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 (36.7% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Elementary this school | 394 | 92.9% | 36.7% |
| Morningside Elementary San Fernando | 408 | 94.1% | 26.6% |
| Academia Moderna Walnut Park | 408 | 93.6% | N/A |
| Starlight Elementary Watsonville | 383 | 91.6% | 22.5% |
| Wallace R. Davis Elementary Santa Ana | 413 | 93.7% | 30.4% |
| Wilson Elementary Santa Ana | 422 | 92.9% | 31.0% |
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 Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.7% | #2,789 of 5,151 | #279 of 381 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 31.8% | #3,036 of 5,172 ▼ 431 | #291 of 382 ▼ 15 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 44.7% | #2,483 of 5,172 ▲ 601 | #259 of 382 ▲ 35 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +12.7pp | #333 of 5,116 | #13 of 381 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 394 | #3,767 of 5,915 | #297 of 404 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.5:1 | #4,115 of 5,352 | #237 of 398 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 3.5% | #5,267 of 5,354 | #392 of 398 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 92.9% | #720 of 5,625 | #33 of 400 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -32.1% | #426 of 3,837 | #50 of 324 |
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
394
-53 (-12%) vs 2020
-68% since 1990-91, when it was 1,249
Student : Teacher
24.5:1
was 24.8:1
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 | 394 | 16.1 | 24.5:1 | 93% (366) |
| 2023-24 | 403 | 18.3 | 22.0:1 | 78% (314) |
| 2022-23 | 402 | 18.5 | 21.8:1 | 68% (275) |
| 2020-21 | 447 | 18 | 24.8:1 | 86% (383) |
| 2017-18 | 580 | 20 | 29.0:1 | 91% (528) |
| 2015-16 | 653 | 23 | 28.4:1 | 94% (612) |
| 2010-11 | 832 | N/A | N/A | 95% (790) |
| 2000-01 | 989 | 52 | 19.0:1 | 79% (781) |
| 1990-91 | 1,249 | 45 | 27.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Fremont Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 32% (580 to 394); teachers down 20% (20 to 16.1).
About Fremont Elementary
Fremont Elementary is a small elementary school in Santa Ana, California. It teaches 394 students in kindergarten through 5.
Fremont Elementary is run by Santa Ana Unified, whose 51 schools enroll 35,993 students.
The share of students at Fremont Elementary who are Hispanic is 98%. By comparison, Orange County residents are about 34% Hispanic. A diversity index of 3% means there is a 3% chance two randomly chosen students at Fremont Elementary are from different groups.
For every teacher at Fremont Elementary, there are about 24.5 students; the school has 16.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California, this school's ratio is higher. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 93%. Among public schools in Orange County, the average eligibility rate is 55%.
Fremont Elementary earns a B+ on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 70% of California public elementary schools.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, Fremont Elementary is 11.6 points above its prediction. Actual: 36.7%. Predicted: 25.1%.
In Orange County, home to about 3,165,820 people, the median household earns about $116,289 a year, roughly 44% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Fremont Elementary shares Orange County with 648 other public schools.
A public school about 0.5 miles away, Vista Condor Global Academy, is the closest to Fremont Elementary. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8. In a group of 5 nearby schools with scores, Fremont Elementary ranks 1st on average proficiency.
Locale data from NCES put Fremont Elementary inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more (City: Large).
A 12% decrease took enrollment from 447 in 2020-21 to 394 in 2024-25.
The allk12 page for Fremont Elementary lets the school community talk about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Orange County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,165,820
Census ACS
Median income
$116,289
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
44%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
649
430,458 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Santa Ana Unified
- Santa Ana HighHigh · 2,505 students
- Segerstrom HighHigh · 2,376 students
- Valley HighHigh · 1,908 students
- Hector G. GodinezHigh · 1,687 students
- Century HighHigh · 1,519 students
- Saddleback HighHigh · 1,451 students
Other schools in Santa Ana
- Santa Ana HighHigh · 2,505 students
- Segerstrom HighHigh · 2,376 students
- OCSAHigh · 2,346 students
- Foothill HighHigh · 2,126 students
- Valley HighHigh · 1,908 students
- Hector G. GodinezHigh · 1,687 students
Other Fremont Elementary schools
20 other US public schools in 9 states are named Fremont Elementary. Fremont Elementary is the 13th largest of the 21.
- Fremont ElementarySalinas, CA · 711 students
- Fremont ElementaryBakersfield, CA · 707 students
- Fremont ElementaryAlhambra, CA · 654 students
- Fremont ElementaryRiverside, CA · 593 students
- Fremont ElementaryAntioch, CA · 482 students
Nearby schools
- Vista Condor Global Academy0.5 mi · 357
- Vista Heritage Global Academy0.5 mi · 369
- Middle College High0.6 mi · 448
- Romero-Cruz Academy0.6 mi · 827
- George Washington Carver Elementary0.6 mi · 429
- Samueli Academy0.8 mi · 842
Frequently asked questions
About Fremont ElementaryHow many students attend Fremont Elementary?
Fremont Elementary enrolls approximately 394 students in grades KG-05.
Is Fremont Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Fremont Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Fremont Elementary have?
Fremont Elementary employs 16 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Fremont Elementary?
Student demographics at Fremont Elementary are roughly 98% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 0% Two or more.
What district is Fremont Elementary in?
Fremont Elementary is part of Santa Ana Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.