Serving 588 students in grades Kindergarten-2, James Leitch Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 91%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Leitch Elementary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of James Leitch Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)91%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)85-89%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
86%
12%
Hispanic
4%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend James Leitch Elementary School?
588 students attend James Leitch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of James Leitch Elementary School students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Leitch Elementary School?
James Leitch Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does James Leitch Elementary School offer ?
James Leitch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is James Leitch Elementary School part of?
James Leitch Elementary School is part of Fremont Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is James Leitch Elementary School located?
James Leitch Elementary School is located in the Warm Springs neighborhood of Fremont, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Warm Springs.
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