Ardenwood Elementary

Summary:

Ardenwood Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Fremont, California, serving 778 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Fremont Unified School District, which is ranked 174 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Ardenwood Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly higher than the averages. The school also ranks highly for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities. Additionally, Ardenwood has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district and state. While the school's student population appears to be more affluent than nearby schools, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the performance gap between Ardenwood and other Fremont Unified schools is not as significant as the comparison to schools in the New Haven Unified district, which generally have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.

Ardenwood Elementary has maintained its high performance over the years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistent top rankings in the state for the past decade. This sustained commitment to academic excellence suggests that the school is providing a quality education to its students and may serve as a model for other schools in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 33955 Emilia Ln.
       Fremont, CA  94555-2068


(510) 794-0392

District: Fremont Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
177th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,565 Help


Students who attend Ardenwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thornton Middle
High:    American High

Student/teacher ratio:  26.8 Help
Number of students:  778

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
79.7%
Hispanic:
8.2%
White:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ardenwood Elementary ranks better than 97% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 5th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Fremont Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.86. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (79.7%), Hispanic (8.2%), White (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ardenwood Elementary is 26.8. 26 elementary schools in the Fremont Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ardenwood Elementary is $6,565. 22 elementary schools in the Fremont Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ardenwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ardenwood Elementary 177th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Ardenwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fremont Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Fremont Unified 174th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ardenwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ardenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 93.39 308th 4809 93.6%
2005 91.72 402nd 4822 91.7%
2006 91.78 391st 4818 91.9%
2007 93.37 324th 5113 93.7%
2008 93.24 294th 5113 94.2%
2009 92.71 315th 5193 93.9%
2010 92.88 274th 5314 94.8%
2011 93.74 201st 5377 96.3%
2012 93.36 204th 5390 96.2%
2013 95.66 74th 5530 98.7%
2015 98.45 58th 5611 99.0%
2016 97.35 121st 5614 97.8%
2017 97.74 111th 5692 98.0%
2018 97.10 136th 5662 97.6%
2019 96.84 159th 5789 97.3%
2022 98.21 87th 5883 98.5%
2023 98.40 61st 5874 99.0%
2024 96.86 177th 5862 97.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ardenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.82 233rd 3246 92.8%
2022 86.50 208th 3311 93.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ardenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.94 36th 2420 98.5%
2024 99.36 25th 2634 99.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ardenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.22 909th 5084 82.1%
2019 63.35 1548th 5173 70.1%
2022 82.11 669th 5264 87.3%
2023 90.75 355th 5374 93.4%
2024 91.17 405th 5511 92.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ardenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.43 121st 5413 97.8%
2019 95.82 173rd 5492 96.8%
2022 97.90 69th 5635 98.8%
2023 97.92 60th 5617 98.9%
2024 94.85 303rd 5605 94.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ardenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.04 100th 2128 95.3%
2019 88.83 198th 2585 92.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Ardenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.35 163rd 5431 97.0%
2019 96.72 141st 5510 97.4%
2022 97.35 124th 5663 97.8%
2023 98.00 71st 5650 98.7%
2024 97.12 114th 5636 98.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ardenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.87 133rd 1071 87.6%
2019 79.64 143rd 1149 87.6%
2022 82.52 91st 1154 92.1%
2023 81.40 124th 1190 89.6%
2024 73.71 335th 1203 72.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ardenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.19 4361st 4963 12.1%
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Rank History for White students at Ardenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.45 1475th 2737 46.1%
2019 62.31 1122nd 2834 60.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ardenwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 356 18 390 72 1 n/a n/a 0 837
1989 361 22 397 56 1 n/a n/a 0 837
1990 369 16 400 49 3 n/a n/a 0 837
1991 356 18 416 46 3 n/a n/a 0 839
1992 357 18 416 46 2 n/a n/a 0 839
1993 323 39 424 57 4 n/a n/a 0 847
1994 291 53 434 61 6 n/a n/a 0 845
1995 239 47 492 57 2 n/a n/a 0 837
1996 239 47 492 57 2 n/a n/a 0 837
1997 225 52 488 70 3 n/a n/a 0 838
1998 205 50 513 63 4 n/a n/a 0 835
1999 208 42 474 56 5 n/a n/a 0 785
2000 180 39 535 76 2 n/a n/a 12 844
2001 180 35 565 49 2 n/a n/a 0 831
2002 137 45 611 38 2 n/a n/a 0 833
2003 137 45 611 38 2 n/a n/a 0 833
2004 127 49 620 38 0 n/a n/a 0 834
2005 106 50 608 39 0 n/a n/a 20 823
2006 101 47 569 38 3 n/a n/a 3 761
2007 116 43 559 30 1 n/a n/a 19 768
2008 108 46 593 32 1 n/a n/a 0 780
2009 92 34 628 21 0 4 29 0 808
2010 88 33 683 19 0 5 33 0 861
2011 91 35 696 17 0 2 38 0 879
2012 94 34 715 27 0 7 1 0 878
2013 77 31 716 34 0 2 55 0 915
2014 73 21 769 28 1 1 51 0 944
2015 70 15 789 38 1 1 51 0 965
2016 71 12 812 46 0 1 47 0 989
2017 68 12 789 43 0 1 34 0 947
2018 71 10 792 44 0 1 30 0 948
2019 85 14 782 53 0 4 25 0 963
2020 82 18 750 62 0 3 29 0 944
2021 61 17 714 49 1 3 25 1 871
2022 38 18 596 54 1 0 33 1 741
2023 40 17 620 64 2 0 34 1 778

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ardenwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 837 31.5 26.5 n/a
1989 837 33.8 24.7 n/a
1990 837 32.8 25.5 n/a
1991 839 32.8 25.5 n/a
1992 839 33.3 25.1 11.6
1993 847 34.0 24.9 12.3
1994 845 32.0 26.4 17.6
1995 837 27.0 31.0 22.7
1996 837 27.0 31.0 22.7
1997 838 29.9 28.0 21.5
1998 835 36.9 22.6 21.4
1999 785 35.9 21.9 23.4
2000 844 38.5 21.9 21.3
2001 831 36.0 23.1 17.8
2002 833 40.2 20.7 10
2003 833 40.2 20.7 10
2004 834 39.5 21.1 10.1
2005 823 38.0 21.7 20.7
2006 761 36.3 21.0 17.4
2007 768 36.5 21.0 19.6
2008 780 41.4 18.8 19.1
2009 808 38.9 19.8 12.9
2010 861 37.8 22.7 12.5
2011 879 n/a n/a 11
2012 878 34.6 25.3 n/a
2013 915 35.0 26.1 9.6
2014 944 31.4 30.0 7.2
2015 965 34.0 28.3 7.4
2016 989 36.0 27.4 7.6
2017 947 35.0 27.0 5.8
2018 948 36.0 26.3 8.8
2019 963 38.0 25.3 10.6
2020 944 n/a n/a 9.9
2021 871 33.0 26.3 9.1
2022 741 28.0 26.4 9
2023 778 29.0 26.8 14.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ardenwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 837 31.5 26.5 n/a
1989 837 33.8 24.7 n/a
1990 837 32.8 25.5 n/a
1991 839 32.8 25.5 n/a
1992 839 33.3 25.1 11.6
1993 847 34.0 24.9 12.3
1994 845 32.0 26.4 17.6
1995 837 27.0 31.0 22.7
1996 837 27.0 31.0 22.7
1997 838 29.9 28.0 21.5
1998 835 36.9 22.6 21.4
1999 785 35.9 21.9 23.4
2000 844 38.5 21.9 21.3
2001 831 36.0 23.1 17.8
2002 833 40.2 20.7 10
2003 833 40.2 20.7 10
2004 834 39.5 21.1 10.1
2005 823 38.0 21.7 20.7
2006 761 36.3 21.0 17.4
2007 768 36.5 21.0 19.6
2008 780 41.4 18.8 19.1
2009 808 38.9 19.8 12.9
2010 861 37.8 22.7 12.5
2011 879 n/a n/a 11
2012 878 34.6 25.3 n/a
2013 915 35.0 26.1 9.6
2014 944 31.4 30.0 7.2
2015 965 34.0 28.3 7.4
2016 989 36.0 27.4 7.6
2017 947 35.0 27.0 5.8
2018 948 36.0 26.3 8.8
2019 963 38.0 25.3 10.6
2020 944 n/a n/a 9.9
2021 871 33.0 26.3 9.1
2022 741 28.0 26.4 9
2023 778 29.0 26.8 14.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Ardenwood Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201278.0%0.0%0.0%22.0%82.0%99.0%99.0%83.0%80.0%
201399.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201499.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%
201594.0%1.0%0.0%5.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%96.0%
201699.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%
201798.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202097.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%97.7%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ardenwood Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,565

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ardenwood Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 159th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 61st of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ardenwood Elementary)86.485.4
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fremont Unified)78.271.6
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ardenwood Elementary)87.986.5
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fremont Unified)80.975.3
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ardenwood Elementary)85.787.1
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fremont Unified)79.375.1
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ardenwood Elementary)83.488.8
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fremont Unified)78.674.7
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ardenwood Elementary)78.286.4
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fremont Unified)79.576
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ardenwood Elementary)75.586.5
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fremont Unified)72.970
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Ardenwood Elementary)68.776.6
 7.9%
   5th Grade Science (Fremont Unified)63.365.8
 2.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ardenwood Elementary)92.382.1
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fremont Unified)78.675.1
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ardenwood Elementary)92.282.2
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fremont Unified)73.267.8
 5.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students963778
 19.2%
African American1417
 21.4%
American Indian02
Asian782620
 20.7%
Hispanic5364
 20.8%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White8540
 52.9%
Two or More Races2534
 36%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.6%14.3%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ardenwood Elementary

Students at Ardenwood Elementary are 80% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 5% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Ardenwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thornton Middle
High : American High

In the 2022-23 school year, 778 students attended Ardenwood Elementary.

Yes! Ardenwood Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 177th of 5862 California elementary schools.


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