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Joshua Chadbourne Elementary

801 Plymouth Ave., Fremont, CA 94539Fremont Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
616
Students
Total enrolled
$17,968
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 25% vs nat'l
22.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 48% vs nat'l
60/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 616 students in grades KG–06 in Fremont, California.
25% above average funding
District spends $17,968 per pupil, 25% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 60th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Joshua Chadbourne Elementary is a large elementary in Fremont, California, serving grades KG–06 with 616 students. The district invests $17,968 per student — 25% above the national average of $14,347, with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 11% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 60/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Joshua Chadbourne Elementary

616
Total Students
22.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
11%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution356 male · 260 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility11%
National avg 52% · 67 students
Student Composition
87%
Asian87%
White3%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 061440001661

Academic Outcomes at Joshua Chadbourne Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 60th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 98th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 94539

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,968Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,968
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,906
Student Support$3,414
Administration$2,156
Operations$2,695
Other$1,797
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,968 spent per student, an estimated $7,960 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
41%
State government
52.5%
Local (property tax)
40.9%
Federal programs
6.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,968/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 11% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Parkmont ElementaryForest Park ElementaryWarwick ElementaryArdenwood Elementary
+16 more
↓
Middle
John M. Horner MiddleThornton Junior HighG. M. Walters MiddleCenterville Junior High
+1 more
↓
High School
American HighIrvington HighWashington HighMission San Jose High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyAlameda County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFremont Unified →
Phone: (510)656-5242
NCES ID: 061440001661
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fremont seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Fremont Unified
High
American High
2,501 students · 09–12
● 52 opp15% FRL
High
Irvington High
2,207 students · 09–12
● 54 opp18% FRL
High
Washington High
1,931 students · 09–12
● 52 opp27% FRL
High
Mission San Jose High
1,878 students · 09–12
● 60 opp10% FRL
Mid
John M. Horner Middle
1,562 students · 06–08
● 54 opp17% FRL
High
John F. Kennedy High
1,347 students · 09–12
● 54 opp40% FRL
Mid
Thornton Junior High
1,302 students · 07–08
● 52 opp17% FRL
Mid
G. M. Walters Middle
1,071 students · 06–08
● 54 opp42% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
801 Plymouth Ave., Fremont, CA 94539
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.