O. N. Hirsch Elementary

Summary:

O. N. Hirsch Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Fremont, California, serving 419 students in grades K-5 and part of the Fremont Unified School District.

O. N. Hirsch Elementary consistently ranks among the top California elementary schools, with 74-84% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 70-85% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school's performance on the California Science Test is also strong, with 65-73% of students proficient or better. O. N. Hirsch Elementary outperforms both the Fremont Unified School District and the state of California in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics at all grade levels. The school performs exceptionally well for English Language Learner students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 5% and top 10% of California elementary schools, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools in the Fremont Unified School District, Joshua Chadbourne Elementary and Mission Valley Elementary also rank among the top California elementary schools, with similar or higher academic performance. However, some nearby schools, such as John Blacow Elementary and Brier Elementary, have significantly lower academic performance compared to O. N. Hirsch Elementary and the district/state averages.


Detail:

Public K-5

 41399 Chapel Way
       Fremont, CA  94538-4202


(510) 657-3537

District: Fremont Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
393rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,723 Help


Students who attend O. N. Hirsch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    John M. Horner Middle
High:    Irvington High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.2 Help
Number of students:  419

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
78.5%
Hispanic:
11.5%
White:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details O. N. Hirsch Elementary ranks better than 93.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 11th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Fremont Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.41. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (78.5%), Hispanic (11.5%), White (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at O. N. Hirsch Elementary is 23.2, which is the 10th best among 27 elementary schools in the Fremont Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at O. N. Hirsch Elementary is $7,723, which is the 10th highest among 27 elementary schools in the Fremont Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

O. N. Hirsch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks O. N. Hirsch Elementary 393rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See O. N. Hirsch Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fremont Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Fremont Unified 174th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for O. N. Hirsch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at O. N. Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.99 1443rd 4809 70.0%
2005 66.84 1467th 4822 69.6%
2006 61.50 1678th 4818 65.2%
2007 71.54 1305th 5113 74.5%
2008 79.48 995th 5113 80.5%
2009 75.85 1169th 5193 77.5%
2010 79.88 1012th 5314 81.0%
2011 85.43 708th 5377 86.8%
2012 79.93 1037th 5390 80.8%
2013 88.35 565th 5530 89.8%
2015 93.09 441st 5611 92.1%
2016 94.42 347th 5614 93.8%
2017 93.79 407th 5692 92.8%
2018 92.97 447th 5662 92.1%
2019 93.20 423rd 5789 92.7%
2022 96.84 214th 5883 96.4%
2023 95.84 285th 5874 95.1%
2024 94.41 393rd 5862 93.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at O. N. Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.10 78th 3246 97.6%
2019 70.95 509th 3275 84.5%
2022 92.67 135th 3311 95.9%
2023 87.41 170th 3250 94.8%
2024 93.82 72nd 3160 97.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at O. N. Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.83 880th 5084 82.7%
2019 74.89 927th 5173 82.1%
2022 86.06 512th 5264 90.3%
2023 93.87 238th 5374 95.6%
2024 91.21 402nd 5511 92.7%
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Rank History for Female students at O. N. Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.23 429th 5413 92.1%
2019 93.10 354th 5492 93.6%
2022 96.57 181st 5635 96.8%
2023 95.13 272nd 5617 95.2%
2024 93.87 371st 5605 93.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at O. N. Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.09 419th 2128 80.3%
2019 80.43 324th 2585 87.5%
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Rank History for Male students at O. N. Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.84 455th 5431 91.6%
2019 90.69 532nd 5510 90.3%
2022 95.66 260th 5663 95.4%
2023 94.95 314th 5650 94.4%
2024 92.94 426th 5636 92.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at O. N. Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.93 344th 1071 67.9%
2019 69.63 386th 1149 66.4%
2022 71.86 343rd 1154 70.3%
2023 70.93 382nd 1190 67.9%
2024 65.68 501st 1203 58.4%
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Rank History for White students at O. N. Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.23 1712th 2737 37.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Saturday, December 24, 2022

Open Quote I have 2 kids, my older one went to Warm springs elementary, Horner middle and younger one is going to Hirsch elementary now. Among the irvington feeder elementaries this school benefits from close proximity to Horner middle and Irvington high. Dropping 2 kids is easy even if you have one going to middle and one going to elementary as all three elementary, middle and high schools are in walking distance.

While we moved because of the proximity and location, we have been pleasantly surprised by the Hirsch elementary school. Size wise its a bit smaller school compared to the others which also makes it a lot more closely knit community among the parents and the kids. The school has an amazing principle and a very active PTA. PTA organizes a ton of programs which enriches the kids. The school has a very solid after school program with activities like debate, chess, etc. The school also benefits from the infrastructure available from Horner middle and often uses their facilities for organizing programs. Overall this is a great school which will only get better due to its location advantage. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Open Quote Great school with extremely active PTA. Parents are involved in Maths Olympiad, Math Kangaroo, debate, chess, music, etc. This is only one of the few elementary schools in the bay area which offers debate at the elementary level. Parents are actively involved in making the school better. Love the parent community in the school. The school helps in building community and attracts newer motivated and education focussed families to the area. Close Quote


by a student
Friday, August 12, 2022

Open Quote I went to Hirsch, Horner and Irvington. Those are top schools in Fremont. I went to UC Berkeley and now work in Big Tech in the valley.

Irvington has famous extra curricular programs, lots of AP courses and has a culture of success and excellence. My parents were proactive, but most of the other kids/parents were similar, which created an environment which breeds success. Most of my friends ended up in top UCs and now in top tech companies/hedge funds. School has good alumni network and provides great networking opportunities. One of my neighbors + mentor helped me through high school - the high density of education focussed families in an area enables that.

Like any high achieving environment, there was some amount of pressure associated. It was not a laid back environment. However, that is true for other top schools like Mission, Monta Vista, Dougherty, Harker too. In a way it prepped us well for berkeley and now corporate jobs. Close Quote



Enrollment information for O. N. Hirsch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 243 13 19 44 2 n/a n/a 0 321
1989 241 17 22 45 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1990 276 26 23 50 1 n/a n/a 0 376
1991 279 30 18 55 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1992 257 39 37 62 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1993 281 40 40 70 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1994 276 33 48 70 5 n/a n/a 0 432
1995 254 30 66 67 5 n/a n/a 0 422
1996 254 30 66 67 5 n/a n/a 0 422
1997 254 38 86 66 4 n/a n/a 0 448
1998 226 53 67 68 7 n/a n/a 0 421
1999 217 52 90 60 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 219 42 98 63 3 n/a n/a 0 425
2001 198 40 108 68 2 n/a n/a 0 416
2002 162 44 134 80 4 n/a n/a 0 424
2003 162 44 134 80 4 n/a n/a 0 424
2004 145 43 141 88 6 n/a n/a 0 423
2005 112 39 133 80 3 n/a n/a 49 416
2006 113 33 162 90 3 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 106 41 146 88 4 n/a n/a 13 398
2008 93 29 152 85 6 n/a n/a 0 365
2009 84 29 178 72 4 3 19 0 389
2010 93 23 184 65 4 3 15 0 387
2011 104 29 202 71 3 5 14 0 428
2012 102 28 265 76 5 4 1 0 481
2013 89 18 311 85 3 3 18 0 527
2014 94 17 318 81 4 3 22 0 539
2015 90 9 347 77 3 2 12 0 540
2016 77 11 384 63 2 3 12 0 552
2017 65 9 415 59 3 2 10 0 563
2018 56 11 438 47 1 2 15 0 570
2019 46 11 441 55 1 2 14 0 570
2020 41 11 473 49 1 5 17 0 597
2021 28 10 377 43 3 4 14 0 479
2022 29 5 350 44 1 1 11 0 441
2023 23 4 329 48 2 1 12 0 419

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 O. N. Hirsch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 12.0 26.7 n/a
1989 326 13.5 24.1 n/a
1990 376 19.9 18.8 n/a
1991 382 18.4 20.7 n/a
1992 395 18.7 21.1 26.8
1993 431 18.8 22.9 23.9
1994 432 19.8 21.8 26.9
1995 422 15.5 27.2 32.2
1996 422 15.5 27.2 32.2
1997 448 17.0 26.4 29.2
1998 421 20.5 20.5 26.4
1999 421 20.0 21.1 24.5
2000 425 20.8 20.4 20.5
2001 416 21.0 19.8 22.1
2002 424 21.9 19.4 19.1
2003 424 21.9 19.4 19.1
2004 423 21.9 19.3 21
2005 416 21.9 19.0 31.6
2006 401 21.0 19.1 30.9
2007 398 21.0 19.0 26.8
2008 365 21.0 17.4 31.2
2009 389 21.0 17.7 29.8
2010 387 17.4 22.2 27.1
2011 428 n/a n/a 31.3
2012 481 19.6 24.5 n/a
2013 527 20.3 25.9 27.1
2014 539 20.0 26.9 20.4
2015 540 20.0 27.0 22.8
2016 552 19.0 29.0 25.5
2017 563 21.6 26.0 20.2
2018 570 23.5 24.2 21.9
2019 570 23.0 24.7 23.2
2020 597 n/a n/a 20.9
2021 479 19.0 25.1 20.7
2022 441 19.0 23.2 22.4
2023 419 18.0 23.2 28.2

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 O. N. Hirsch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 12.0 26.7 n/a
1989 326 13.5 24.1 n/a
1990 376 19.9 18.8 n/a
1991 382 18.4 20.7 n/a
1992 395 18.7 21.1 26.8
1993 431 18.8 22.9 23.9
1994 432 19.8 21.8 26.9
1995 422 15.5 27.2 32.2
1996 422 15.5 27.2 32.2
1997 448 17.0 26.4 29.2
1998 421 20.5 20.5 26.4
1999 421 20.0 21.1 24.5
2000 425 20.8 20.4 20.5
2001 416 21.0 19.8 22.1
2002 424 21.9 19.4 19.1
2003 424 21.9 19.4 19.1
2004 423 21.9 19.3 21
2005 416 21.9 19.0 31.6
2006 401 21.0 19.1 30.9
2007 398 21.0 19.0 26.8
2008 365 21.0 17.4 31.2
2009 389 21.0 17.7 29.8
2010 387 17.4 22.2 27.1
2011 428 n/a n/a 31.3
2012 481 19.6 24.5 n/a
2013 527 20.3 25.9 27.1
2014 539 20.0 26.9 20.4
2015 540 20.0 27.0 22.8
2016 552 19.0 29.0 25.5
2017 563 21.6 26.0 20.2
2018 570 23.5 24.2 21.9
2019 570 23.0 24.7 23.2
2020 597 n/a n/a 20.9
2021 479 19.0 25.1 20.7
2022 441 19.0 23.2 22.4
2023 419 18.0 23.2 28.2

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

O. N. Hirsch Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201289.0%2.0%0.0%9.0%94.0%97.0%98.0%95.0%92.0%
201398.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%98.0%
201497.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%98.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for O. N. Hirsch Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,723

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on O. N. Hirsch Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 423rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 285th of 5874 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (O. N. Hirsch Elementary)67.972.6
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fremont Unified)78.271.6
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (O. N. Hirsch Elementary)76.277.6
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fremont Unified)80.975.3
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (O. N. Hirsch Elementary)86.580.5
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fremont Unified)79.375.1
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (O. N. Hirsch Elementary)82.476.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fremont Unified)78.674.7
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (O. N. Hirsch Elementary)74.782.6
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fremont Unified)79.576
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (O. N. Hirsch Elementary)72.874.2
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fremont Unified)72.970
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (O. N. Hirsch Elementary)6373
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Fremont Unified)63.365.8
 2.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students570419
 26.5%
African American114
 63.6%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian441329
 25.4%
Hispanic5548
 12.7%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White4623
 50%
Two or More Races1412
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.2%28.2%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about O. N. Hirsch Elementary

Yes. O. N. Hirsch Elementary ranks in the top 6.7% of California elementary schools.

Students at O. N. Hirsch Elementary are 79% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 5% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended O. N. Hirsch Elementary.

Students who attend O. N. Hirsch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : John M. Horner Middle
High : Irvington High


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