Serving 501 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 91% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- 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 501 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Gomes Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Gomes Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#44 out of 9602 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
84%
12%
Hispanic
4%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Gomes Elementary School's ranking?
John Gomes Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 9,602 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?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
501 students attend John Gomes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of John Gomes Elementary School students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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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