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#7661 of 9,539 schools in CA

Fremont Elementary

Elementary School · Alisal Union · Salinas, CA

An Alisal Union elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1255 East Market St., Salinas, CA 93905

  • Math 14% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 18% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-32.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.6 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.5:1
District spending per student$17,675
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Fremont Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency18%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 16% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
28%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
29%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
20%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Fremont Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 77Very Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,228/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salinas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,716

Median home value

$570,000

Median rent

$1,799/mo

College educated

6.6%

Homeownership

41.7%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93905; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Los Padres ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7K–60.4 mi676Compare →
Jesse G. Sanchez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5K–60.6 mi674Compare →
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.3K–60.7 mi601Compare →
Alisal CommunityEnrollment path unverified7.4K–60.9 mi582Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Alisal Union

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#11 of 13
District spending per student
$17,675NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fremont Elementary is listed in Alisal Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fremont Elementary

Fremont Elementary is a public elementary school in Salinas, CA, part of Alisal Union, serving approximately 711 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,661 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fremont Elementary

What grades does Fremont Elementary serve?

Fremont Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Fremont Elementary?

Fremont Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 711 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Elementary is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fremont Elementary rank in CA?

Fremont Elementary ranks #7,661 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Fremont Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Fremont Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Fremont Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fremont Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fremont Elementary a charter school?

No, Fremont Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fremont Elementary a Title I school?

No, Fremont Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fremont Elementary?

97.7% of students at Fremont Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
711
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Monterey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
Area population (ZIP 93905)
64,596
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
28.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93905; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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