Niles Elementary School

37141 Second St.
Fremont, CA 94536
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Niles Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Niles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Niles Elementary School's student population of 461 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
461 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres

School Rankings

Niles Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Niles Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#705 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
71%
34%
74%
47%
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
57%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
(22-23)
14.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Niles Elementary School's ranking?
Niles Elementary School is ranked #705 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Niles Elementary School often compared to?
Niles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Niles Elementary School?
461 students attend Niles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Niles Elementary School students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Niles Elementary School?
Niles Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Niles Elementary School offer ?
Niles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Niles Elementary School part of?
Niles Elementary School is part of Fremont Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Niles Elementary School located?
Niles Elementary School is located in the Niles neighborhood of Fremont, CA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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