Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joshua Chadbourne 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 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 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-5
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
457 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Motto
excellence in education through excellence in teaching
School Rankings
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
84%
12%
Hispanic
5%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School's ranking?
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School is ranked #51 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School often compared to?
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission San Jose Elementary School, Mission Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School?
457 students attend Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School?
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School offer ?
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School part of?
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School is part of Fremont Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School located?
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of Fremont, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Mission Valley.
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