At a glance
Reported students
436
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
536
Mission San Jose Elementary: 436 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
23:1 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
- 474
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.1:1
What the reported data says about Mission San Jose Elementary
Mission San Jose 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 436 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 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23:1, 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 (85.8%) and multiracial (5.3%). English learners represent 13.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. 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 Mission San Jose Elementary
- 1How do the reported 23:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.97 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
- 13.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.9%
- 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
- White2.5%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black0.7%
- Asian85.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.3%
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.
O. N. Hirsch Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
441 reported students
Brookvale Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
428 reported students
Steven Millard Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
455 reported students
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
457 reported students
Niles Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
461 reported students
John Gomes Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
462 reported students
Public schools near Mission San Jose 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Chadbourne Elementary Elementary · Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 457 | 1.4 mi |
| Mission Valley Elementary Elementary · Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 375 | 1.5 mi |
| Fred E. Weibel Elementary Elementary · Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 362 | 1.5 mi |
| E. M. Grimmer Elementary Elementary · Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 244 | 1.7 mi |
| Harvey Green Elementary Elementary · Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 368 | 2.1 mi |
| John Gomes Elementary Elementary · Fremont Unified | KG–05 | 462 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mission San Jose Elementary
What grades does Mission San Jose Elementary serve?
Mission San Jose 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 Mission San Jose Elementary?
Mission San Jose Elementary reported 436 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 474 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mission San Jose Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 23:1, based on 436 students and 18.97 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 Mission San Jose Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mission San Jose Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fremont Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mission San Jose Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.9% 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 Mission San Jose Elementary in?
Mission San Jose 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 Mission San Jose Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Joshua Chadbourne Elementary (1.4 mi), Mission Valley Elementary (1.5 mi), Fred E. Weibel Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.