Serving 630 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John Blacow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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John Blacow Elementary School's student population of 630 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
John Blacow Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Blacow Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4689 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
12%
Hispanic
58%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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John Blacow Elementary School is ranked #4689 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Blacow Elementary School often compared to?
John Blacow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steven Millard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Blacow Elementary School?
630 students attend John Blacow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of John Blacow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Blacow Elementary School?
John Blacow Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does John Blacow Elementary School offer ?
John Blacow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John Blacow Elementary School part of?
John Blacow Elementary School is part of Fremont Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is John Blacow Elementary School located?
John Blacow Elementary School is located in the South Sundale neighborhood of Fremont, CA.
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