John Gomes Elementary

gomes.fremont.k12.ca.us

645 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John Gomes Elementary School is a highly-regarded public school located in the Mission San Jose area of Fremont, California. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is part of the Fremont Unified School District and is widely recognized for its strong academic performance. It consistently ranks among the top-performing elementary schools in the state, drawing students from a community that places a high value on educational achievement and rigorous standards.

The school is known for its dedicated teaching staff, active parent involvement, and a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects like mathematics and language arts. Beyond academics, John Gomes Elementary fosters a well-rounded student experience through various enrichment programs and community-building activities. Its reputation for excellence and its location in a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood make it a focal point of the local Fremont community.

645

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Gomes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	28
Black	3
Asian	551
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
551 (85.4 %)
Two or More
34 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
28 (4.3 %)
White
26 (4.0 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fremont Unified
Phone:	(510)656-3414
Website:	http://gomes.fremont.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John Gomes Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	103
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	90
Grade 6	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John Gomes Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	294	45.6%
Male	351	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)