Fremont Elementary School

Q: Is Fremont Elementary School a good school?

Fremont Elementary School ranks 475 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fremont Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 395 students in grades K-4 in Fremont, Indiana. The school is part of the DeKalb County Ctl United School District, which is ranked 76 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Fremont Elementary generally performs better than the state average on academic assessments, with 3rd and 4th grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math often exceeding the state levels. The school has also seen a significant decline in chronic absenteeism, from 17.4% in 2020-2021 to just 6.2% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby Country Meadow Elementary School, Prairie Heights Elementary School, and other surrounding schools. However, Fremont Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.3% to 46.58% in recent years, indicating a greater proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to some nearby schools.

When compared to the nearby elementary schools, Fremont Elementary generally performs better on academic assessments, has lower chronic absenteeism rates, and spends more per student, between $11,650 and $12,621 per student, which is higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools analyzed. Despite these strengths, the school's student population is overwhelmingly White, with very low percentages of other racial/ethnic groups, which is not reflective of the broader demographics of the state or nation.

Detail:

Public K-4

501 W Toledo St
Fremont, IN 46737

(260) 495-4385

District: Fremont Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
475^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,202

Students who attend Fremont Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fremont Middle School
High:	Fremont High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 401

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fremont Elementary School ranks better than 53% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.47. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fremont Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Fremont Elementary School employs 31.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fremont Elementary School is $12,202.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fremont Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fremont Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fremont Community Schools 74^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fremont Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	73.70	198^th	959	79.4%
2006	59.23	417^th	961	56.6%
2007	68.60	302^nd	985	69.3%
2008	58.55	464^th	996	53.4%
2009	50.89	588^th	1003	41.4%
2010	56.42	526^th	1009	47.9%
2011	53.55	578^th	1025	43.6%
2012	45.86	668^th	1015	34.2%
2013	63.35	422^nd	1035	59.2%
2014	83.37	79^th	1036	92.4%
2015	75.56	212^th	1040	79.6%
2016	65.93	379^th	1046	63.8%
2017	69.94	303^rd	1033	70.7%
2018	61.10	442^nd	1027	57.0%
2019	53.84	520^th	1031	49.6%
2021	64.62	353^rd	1016	65.3%
2022	59.06	432^nd	1020	57.6%
2023	65.40	356^th	1016	65.0%
2024	54.47	475^th	1010	53.0%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, June 5, 2013

There is a big problem with bullying and the administration doesn't seem to want to deal with it. My child tried report being bullied to the office after class and got in trouble for reporting it in an inappropriate time. There is a lot of parents who have had the same problems with trying to get the school to do anything about this. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Fremont Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	538	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
1989	579	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
1990	625	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	627
1991	642	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
1992	629	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	631
1993	643	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	648
1994	510	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	512
1995	503	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	505
1996	503	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	505
1997	510	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	512
1998	507	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
1999	512	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	516
2000	500	0	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	510
2001	476	1	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
2002	458	0	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
2003	458	0	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
2004	446	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2005	433	0	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	440
2006	422	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	425
2007	413	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	9	426
2008	387	0	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	8	403
2009	366	1	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	7	382
2010	359	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	13	376
2011	346	1	1	0	0	0	15	0	363
2012	323	1	0	5	0	0	10	0	339
2013	329	1	0	7	0	0	11	0	348
2014	321	1	0	8	1	1	4	0	336
2015	343	1	1	12	0	1	3	0	361
2016	323	0	2	8	0	1	2	0	336
2017	330	0	2	6	0	1	5	0	344
2018	349	0	1	5	1	0	6	0	362
2019	352	0	1	4	1	0	10	0	368
2020	359	0	0	5	1	0	12	0	377
2021	355	0	1	5	2	0	13	0	376
2022	375	3	0	6	3	0	15	0	402
2023	369	4	0	4	2	0	16	0	395
2024	367	3	2	16	2	0	11	0	401

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 Fremont Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	540	28.7	18.8	0
1989	579	30.1	19.2	n/a
1990	627	30.5	20.5	15
1991	645	31.3	20.6	14.1
1992	631	32.2	19.5	12.8
1993	648	34.0	19.1	15.1
1994	512	30.0	17.1	14.1
1995	505	28.6	17.7	12.9
1996	505	28.6	17.7	12.9
1997	512	28.3	18.1	15.8
1998	508	28.4	17.9	13.6
1999	516	28.9	17.9	17.6
2000	510	29.2	17.5	22.4
2001	488	27.9	17.5	22.5
2002	466	28.0	16.6	22.7
2003	466	28.0	16.6	22.7
2004	452	28.0	16.1	29.4
2005	440	27.0	16.3	28.4
2006	425	26.0	16.3	31.1
2007	426	n/a	n/a	33.1
2008	403	27.0	14.9	33.9
2009	382	25.0	15.3	43.7
2010	376	25.0	15.0	53.4
2011	363	24.1	15.0	45.7
2012	339	22.0	15.4	50.4
2013	348	21.0	16.5	51.4
2014	336	19.2	17.4	36.3
2015	361	19.0	19.0	37.7
2016	336	22.0	15.2	42
2017	344	20.2	16.9	40.4
2018	362	20.2	17.8	47.2
2019	368	23.5	15.6	48.1
2020	377	23.7	15.8	52.8
2021	376	26.7	14.0	46
2022	402	29.8	13.4	39.3
2023	395	30.8	12.8	46.6
2024	401	31.8	12.5	42.9

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 Fremont Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	540	28.7	18.8	0
1989	579	30.1	19.2	n/a
1990	627	30.5	20.5	15
1991	645	31.3	20.6	14.1
1992	631	32.2	19.5	12.8
1993	648	34.0	19.1	15.1
1994	512	30.0	17.1	14.1
1995	505	28.6	17.7	12.9
1996	505	28.6	17.7	12.9
1997	512	28.3	18.1	15.8
1998	508	28.4	17.9	13.6
1999	516	28.9	17.9	17.6
2000	510	29.2	17.5	22.4
2001	488	27.9	17.5	22.5
2002	466	28.0	16.6	22.7
2003	466	28.0	16.6	22.7
2004	452	28.0	16.1	29.4
2005	440	27.0	16.3	28.4
2006	425	26.0	16.3	31.1
2007	426	n/a	n/a	33.1
2008	403	27.0	14.9	33.9
2009	382	25.0	15.3	43.7
2010	376	25.0	15.0	53.4
2011	363	24.1	15.0	45.7
2012	339	22.0	15.4	50.4
2013	348	21.0	16.5	51.4
2014	336	19.2	17.4	36.3
2015	361	19.0	19.0	37.7
2016	336	22.0	15.2	42
2017	344	20.2	16.9	40.4
2018	362	20.2	17.8	47.2
2019	368	23.5	15.6	48.1
2020	377	23.7	15.8	52.8
2021	376	26.7	14.0	46
2022	402	29.8	13.4	39.3
2023	395	30.8	12.8	46.6
2024	401	31.8	12.5	42.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fremont Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,131 (18.3%)	$9,519 (81.7%)	$11,650
2020	$2,179 (17.7%)	$10,160 (82.3%)	$12,339
2021	$2,745 (21.7%)	$9,876 (78.3%)	$12,621
2022	$2,982 (24.4%)	$9,220 (75.6%)	$12,202

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fremont Elementary School

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 520^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 356^th of 1016 Elementary schools	15.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fremont Elementary School)	40.8	39	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fremont Community Schools)	40.8	39	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Fremont Elementary School)	57.9	64.9	7%
3rd Grade Math (Fremont Community Schools)	57.9	64.9	7%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fremont Elementary School)	47.9	51.6	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fremont Community Schools)	47.9	51.6	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Fremont Elementary School)	50.7	42.2	8.5%
4th Grade Math (Fremont Community Schools)	50.7	42.2	8.5%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Fremont Elementary School)	54.9	46.9	8%
4th Grade Science (Fremont Community Schools)	54.9	46.9	8%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	368	395	7.3%
African American	0	4
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	352	369	4.8%
Two or More Races	10	16	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.1%	46.6%	1.5%

Schools Near Fremont Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fremont Elementary School	Public	K-4	501 W Toledo St	Fremont	46737	Steuben County	Fremont Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 495-4385	401	32	12.5	42.9%	367 (91.5%)	3 (0.7%)	16 (4.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	54.5	475^th of 1010 public elementary schools	53.0%		65.4	356^th of 1016 public elementary schools	65.0%	119	39.2	36.8		38.0	55.4	47.4		51.3		$12,202	$2,982	$9,220
Carlin Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 N Williams St	Angola	46703	Steuben County	MSD Steuben County	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 665-2014	343	28	12.3	73.5%	262 (76.4%)	3 (0.9%)	62 (18.1%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	30.7	725^th of 1010 public elementary schools	28.2%		28.8	740^th of 1016 public elementary schools	27.2%	15	20.9	31.0	22.7	24.8	27.9	42.9	31.8	34.1	29.6	$11,405	$1,460	$9,945
Ryan Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	1000 S John McBride Ave	Angola	46703	Steuben County	MSD Steuben County	No	No	No	No	(260) 668-8873	386	25	15.2	45.3%	336 (87.0%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (8.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.1%)	60.3	410^th of 1010 public elementary schools	59.4%		71.5	284^th of 1016 public elementary schools	72.0%	126	26.7	46.7	50.7	41.9	38.3	57.6	49.3	48.4	42.3	$9,188	$585	$8,603
Hendry Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	805 S Washington St	Angola	46703	Steuben County	MSD Steuben County	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 665-3215	381	27	14.2	64.3%	309 (81.1%)	3 (0.8%)	51 (13.4%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	38	650^th of 1010 public elementary schools	35.6%		40.1	633^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	37.7%	17	21.2	34.9	32.6	29.1	39.4	41.3	30.4	37.7	39.1	$10,531	$1,328	$9,203
Pleasant Lake Elementary School	Public	K-5	1205 W Main St	Pleasant Lake	46779	Steuben County	MSD Steuben County	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 475-5055	104	11	9.6	53.8%	97 (93.3%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	53.9	483^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	52.2%		69.4	311^th of 1016 public elementary schools	69.4%	172	26.7	40.9	47.1	38.9	53.3	31.8	47.1	42.6	47.1	$13,182	$1,004	$12,178
Hamilton Community Elementary School	Public	K-5	903 S Wayne St	Hamilton	46742	Steuben County	Hamilton Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 488-2161	180	17	10.9	43.9%	177 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	56.9	449^th of 1010 public elementary schools	55.5%		62.2	387^th of 1016 public elementary schools	61.9%	62	46.4	23.1	45.2	38.8	71.4	34.6	35.5	47.1	45.2	$14,661	$2,266	$12,395
Prairie Heights Elementary School	Public	K-4	0455 S 1150 E	LaGrange	46761	LaGrange County	Prairie Heights Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 351-3034	522	30	17.4	41.4%	493 (94.4%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	58.1	435^th of 1010 public elementary schools	56.9%		61.6	398^th of 1016 public elementary schools	60.8%	37	42.9	33.7		39.0	56.4	51.1		54.1		$9,719	$828	$8,890
Country Meadow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2410 Cr 10	Ashley	46705	DeKalb County	DeKalb County Ctl United School District	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 920-1017	302	19	15.5	43.7%	278 (92.1%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	44.3	585^th of 1010 public elementary schools	42.1%		39.1	644^th of 1016 public elementary schools	36.6%	59	32.5	29.1	39.5	33.1	47.5	40.0	36.8	41.4	36.8	$10,238	$983	$9,255

Frequently Asked Questions about Fremont Elementary School

Is Fremont Elementary School a good school?

Fremont Elementary School ranks 475^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fremont Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 401 students attended Fremont Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Fremont Elementary School?

Students at Fremont Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Fremont Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fremont Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fremont Middle School
High : Fremont High School

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