John C. Fremont Elementary

589 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John C. Fremont Elementary School, located in the La Crescenta-Montrose area of Glendale, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Glendale Unified School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic achievement, collaborative learning, and a supportive campus culture. It consistently maintains high performance standards, focusing on providing a comprehensive education that balances rigorous core curriculum with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school community is characterized by active parent involvement and a dedicated staff committed to fostering an inclusive environment. In addition to its academic programs, Fremont Elementary offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities designed to nurture student creativity and character. Situated in a quiet, residential neighborhood, the school serves as a central hub for local families, prioritizing safety and community engagement to ensure students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

589

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John C. Fremont Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	378
Hispanic	98
Black	5
Asian	74
Two or More	34

White
378 (64.2 %)
Hispanic
98 (16.6 %)
Asian
74 (12.6 %)
Two or More
34 (5.8 %)
Black
5 (0.8 %)

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:	Glendale Unified
Phone:	(818)249-3241
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 76

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 91