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#8321 of 9,539 schools in CA

Fremont Elementary

Elementary School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA

A Fresno Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

1005 West Weldon, Fresno, CA 93705

  • Math 19% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 21% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-26.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$20,983
Chronic Absenteeism41.8%

Students at Fremont Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency21%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
41%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
14%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
14%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
16%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
17%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (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

93.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,045/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fresno), 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

$55,152

Median home value

$281,300

Median rent

$1,254/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

48.5%

Poverty rate

26.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Golden Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–80.7 mi319Compare →
Hamilton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.9K–80.7 mi798Compare →
Homan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1K–60.7 mi523Compare →
Addams ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1K–60.8 mi753Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Fresno Unified

Schools in district
101
Rank in district
#95 of 98
District spending per student
$20,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Fremont Elementary

Fremont Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 438 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,321 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% 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 438 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Elementary is 19.9:1. 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 #8,321 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Fremont Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Fremont Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% 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?

93.4% 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
438
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.8%
Area population (ZIP 93705)
37,940
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
32.3
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 93705; 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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