At a glance
Reported students
486
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
536
John G. Mattos Elementary: 486 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
24.3:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 370
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about John G. Mattos Elementary
John G. Mattos Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Fremont. It is one of 44 current school records connected to Fremont Unified. NCES reports 486 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.3:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (62.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.1%). English learners represent 14.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking John G. Mattos Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.34
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.02
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.5%
- Hispanic17.1%
- Black1.4%
- Asian62.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fremont Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oliveira Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
496 reported students
John Gomes Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
462 reported students
Niles Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
461 reported students
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
457 reported students
Steven Millard Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
455 reported students
James Leitch Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–02
523 reported students
Public schools near John G. Mattos Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmoor Elementary Elementary · Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 536 | 0.6 mi |
| Birch Grove Intermediate Elementary · Newark Unified | 03–05 | 289 | 0.7 mi |
| Birch Grove Primary Elementary · Newark Unified | KG–02 | 409 | 0.7 mi |
| Tom Maloney Elementary Elementary · Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 551 | 0.9 mi |
| Cabrillo Elementary Elementary · Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 275 | 1.1 mi |
| Joseph Azevada Elementary Elementary · Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 394 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John G. Mattos Elementary
What grades does John G. Mattos Elementary serve?
John G. Mattos Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fremont Unified.
How many students attend John G. Mattos Elementary?
John G. Mattos Elementary reported 486 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 370 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John G. Mattos Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24.3:1, based on 486 students and 19.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John G. Mattos Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
John G. Mattos Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of John G. Mattos Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John G. Mattos Elementary in?
John G. Mattos Elementary is part of Fremont Unified, based in Fremont, CA, which operates 44 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John G. Mattos Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glenmoor Elementary (0.6 mi), Birch Grove Intermediate (0.7 mi), Birch Grove Primary (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.