Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Gomes Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: John Gomes Elementary serves the northeast part of Fremont, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most students live within 1.1 miles of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.9 miles away, making for a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Gomes 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 Gomes Elementary School's student population of 462 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
462 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Gomes Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Gomes Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#49 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
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Asian
82%
12%
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Hispanic
5%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
White
4%
20%
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Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Gomes Elementary School's ranking?
John Gomes Elementary School is ranked #49 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Gomes Elementary School often compared to?
John Gomes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission San Jose Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Gomes Elementary School?
462 students attend John Gomes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of John Gomes Elementary School students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Gomes Elementary School?
John Gomes Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Gomes Elementary School offer ?
John Gomes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Gomes Elementary School part of?
John Gomes Elementary School is part of Fremont Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is John Gomes Elementary School located?
John Gomes Elementary School is located in the Kimber Gomes neighborhood of Fremont, CA.
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