Very Good
#448 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 35% in state
Fremont Elementary
Elementary School · Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont CSD · Fremont, IA
An Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont CSD elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX PO Box 429 525 East Main, Fremont, IA 52561
- Math 76% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fremont Elementary score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025, across a 14-year record (2012–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.7%
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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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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low104/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,018
Median home value
$102,200
Median rent
$675/mo
College educated
8.2%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52561; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakesburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 97 | Compare → |
| Eddyville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 277 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont CSD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fremont Elementary is listed in Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fremont Elementary
Fremont Elementary is a public elementary school in Fremont, IA, part of Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont CSD, serving approximately 113 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #448 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fremont Elementary
What grades does Fremont Elementary serve?
Fremont Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Fremont Elementary?
Fremont Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Elementary is 11.3:1. 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 IA?
Fremont Elementary ranks #448 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Fremont Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fremont Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
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?
32.7% 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mahaska County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (641) 933-4211
- Area population (ZIP 52561)
- 1,179
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 28.3
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 · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 52561; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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