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John Gomes Elementary

555 Lemos Ln., Fremont, CA, 94539

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 44 of 6783 in California

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About John Gomes Elementary

Fremont, California's John Gomes Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Fremont Unified School District. The school has about 600 to 650 students and teaches kids from kindergarten through fifth grade. Class sizes are small enough that students can work together and get individual attention from their teachers. The student-teacher ratio is about 26:1. The school's main subjects are English language arts and math, but it also offers science, social studies, physical education, and enrichment programs. According to U.S. News data, about 87% of students are good at math and 88% are good at reading. This is better than the average for all states. John Gomes Elementary has a diverse student body, with most of the students coming from minority backgrounds. This is a reflection of the multicultural community of Fremont. The school is in a family-friendly neighborhood, which is good for the school because it gets support from the community and a positive school culture. Overall, John Gomes Elementary School has good academic results and a well-rounded learning environment for its students.

John Gomes Elementary Contact Information

Address

555 Lemos Ln., Fremont, CA, 94539

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Phone

(510) 656-3414

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 87%
Reading 88%
State average proficiency is 87% in Math and 88% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
501
Total Students
$120238
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 44 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at John Gomes Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 4.39%
Asian 83.83%
Hispanic 4.19%
Black 0.2%
Two+ Races 6.59%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
4.39%
Asian
83.83%
Hispanic
4.19%
Black
0.2%
Two+ Races
6.59%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 501
45.31%
227 Female
54.69%
274 Male

Student Population

501 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

501 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

John Gomes Elementary is still doing great academically, with students really good at reading and math. They're actually one of the best schools in Fremont! Folks are pretty happy about how well the kids are doing and how awesome the school community is feeling as we head into 2026.

FAQ

Q1. Does John Gomes Elementary have programs before or after school?

Ans. Yes, depending on enrollment and space, district-approved or partner providers can provide care before and after school.

Q2. Are there programs to help students who need extra help with their schoolwork?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs to help students learn, small-group lessons, and specialists who can help.

Q3. How does the school talk to parents and families?

Ans. The main ways to talk to each other are through emails, newsletters, and the Fremont Unified School District parent portal.

Q4. What kinds of activities outside of school or after school are available?

Ans. Students can join clubs, go to assemblies, take part in arts programs, and do physical education activities, depending on their grade and the resources available.

Q5. What can parents do to help out at John Gomes Elementary?

Ans. Parents can help the school community by volunteering, going to school events, and joining parent-teacher organizations.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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