James Leitch Elementary

leitch.fremont.k12.ca.us

588 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

James Leitch Elementary School, located in Fremont, California, serves as a primary education institution within the Fremont Unified School District. The school is widely recognized for its specialized focus on early childhood education, specifically serving students in transitional kindergarten (TK) through first grade. By concentrating on this critical developmental window, the school aims to build a robust academic and social foundation, preparing young learners for the transition to upper elementary grade levels.

The school community emphasizes a nurturing and inclusive environment that encourages early literacy, foundational math skills, and social-emotional growth. As part of a highly-rated district, James Leitch benefits from the diverse educational resources and collaborative atmosphere of the Fremont area. The school prides itself on fostering strong partnerships between educators and families, ensuring that students receive the dedicated support necessary to thrive during their first formative years of public schooling.

588

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Leitch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	22
Black	4
Asian	508
Two or More	24
American Indian	6

Asian
508 (86.4 %)
White
24 (4.1 %)
Two or More
24 (4.1 %)
Hispanic
22 (3.7 %)
American Indian
6 (1.0 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)

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)657-6100
Website:	http://leitch.fremont.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 201

Grade 1 189

Grade 2 198