Fremont Elementary School

500 West 5th Street
Florence, CO 81226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fremont Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fremont Elementary School's student population of 475 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Fremont Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fremont Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1006 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
26%
32%
40%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
23%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
70%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fremont Elementary School's ranking?
Fremont Elementary School is ranked #1006 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fremont Elementary School often compared to?
Fremont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penrose Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fremont Elementary School?
475 students attend Fremont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Fremont Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fremont Elementary School?
Fremont Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fremont Elementary School offer ?
Fremont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fremont Elementary School part of?
Fremont Elementary School is part of Fremont Re-2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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