Serving 523 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- 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 523 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
523 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1985
School Rankings
The diversity score of James Leitch Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
87%
12%
Hispanic
5%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragons
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?
523 students attend James Leitch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of James Leitch Elementary School students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Leitch Elementary School?
James Leitch Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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