Fremont Elementary School
Tel:
(719) 784-6303
Fremont Elementary School serves 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Fremont Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Fremont Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Fremont Elementary School's student population of 433 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 433 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Fremont Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Fremont Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #729 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 77% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fremont Re-2 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fremont Elementary School is Florence High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Fremont Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Florence Fremont Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 309 students
0.2 miles
215 North Maple
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4856 0.2 6-8 309 - Florence Florence High School Grades: 9-12 | 346 students
2.3 miles
2006 State Highway 67
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414 2.3 9-12 346 - Canon City Mckinley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 200 students
5.6 miles
1240 Mc Kinley Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010 5.6 K-5 200 - Penrose Penrose Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 258 students
5.9 miles
100 Illinois
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777 5.9 K-5 258 - Canon City Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 252 students
6.5 miles
809 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980 6.5 PK-8 252
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