Serving 578 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John C. Fremont Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: John C. Fremont Elementary serves the northeast part of Glendale, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John C. Fremont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John C. Fremont Elementary School's student population of 578 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
578 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
John C. Fremont Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John C. Fremont Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1068 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John C. Fremont Elementary School's ranking?
John C. Fremont Elementary School is ranked #1068 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are John C. Fremont Elementary School often compared to?
John C. Fremont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Canada Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John C. Fremont Elementary School?
578 students attend John C. Fremont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of John C. Fremont Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John C. Fremont Elementary School?
John C. Fremont Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John C. Fremont Elementary School offer ?
John C. Fremont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John C. Fremont Elementary School part of?
John C. Fremont Elementary School is part of Glendale Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is John C. Fremont Elementary School located?
John C. Fremont Elementary School is located in the Sparr Heights neighborhood of Glendale, CA.
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