Excellent
#683 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 7% in state
James Leitch Elementary
Elementary School · Fremont Unified · Fremont, CA
A Fremont Unified elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
47100 Fernald St., Fremont, CA 94539
- Math 91% proficient (2015)
- Reading 87% proficient (2015)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Leitch Elementary score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 89% across the 4-year record (2012–2015).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2012-2015) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2012-2015)
Based on 6 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Leitch Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fremont), 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
$235,399
Median home value
$1,878,400
Median rent
$3,183/mo
College educated
78.6%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94539; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valor AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–11 | 0.9 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Fred E. Weibel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Lila Bringhurst ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 942 | Compare → |
| Brookvale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | Not available | 448 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fremont Unified
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #7 of 43
- District spending per student
- $15,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Leitch Elementary is listed in Fremont Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Leitch Elementary
James Leitch Elementary is a public elementary school in Fremont, CA, part of Fremont Unified, serving approximately 547 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #683 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2015) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Leitch Elementary
What grades does James Leitch Elementary serve?
James Leitch Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend James Leitch Elementary?
James Leitch Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Leitch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James Leitch Elementary is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Leitch Elementary rank in CA?
James Leitch Elementary ranks #683 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is James Leitch Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
James Leitch Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 James Leitch Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Leitch Elementary has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2015) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2015).
Is James Leitch Elementary a charter school?
No, James Leitch Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Leitch Elementary a Title I school?
No, James Leitch Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Leitch Elementary?
12.4% of students at James Leitch 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (510) 657-6100
- Area population (ZIP 94539)
- 52,609
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 94539; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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