The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in English language arts. The lowest is 26% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Clarmar Elementary School
Clarmar Elementary is a regular public school in Fremont, Nebraska, serving children from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. It is one of several elementary schools in the Fremont Public Schools district, a system that covers the city and its surroundings. The school’s size is moderate for an early-elementary campus, and its grade configuration means that it feeds into a middle school for older students.
Academically, state testing results from the most recent assessment year paint an uneven picture. In third grade, math proficiency was reported at a very low level—essentially no students met the state standard in that subject for that grade in that year. Fourth-grade math was stronger, with roughly half of students reaching proficiency. In English language arts, both third and fourth grade showed about half of students scoring at the proficient level. When all tested grades and subjects are combined, Clarmar’s overall proficiency index places the school in the bottom quarter when compared with other districts in Dodge County. This is a meaningful soft spot. Because the school only serves through fourth grade, there is no graduation rate or high school outcome data to examine. A parent considering Clarmar will want to ask the school directly about how it supports early math learning, especially given the third-grade result, and about any academic interventions available.
The student body reflects a mix of economic backgrounds. Roughly half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a substantial share that gives the school a broad economic range. Racially, the enrollment is predominantly white, with a noticeable Hispanic presence—roughly one in five students—and small numbers of Asian, Black, and multiracial students. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source materials, so a parent would need to ask the school directly about those supports.
Fremont itself is a mid-sized city that serves as the county seat of Dodge County. It has a strong industrial base, with a large Hormel Foods hog-processing plant and a Costco-affiliated poultry complex providing significant employment. Eastern parts of the city have grown as a bedroom community for Omaha, which is about a half-hour drive southeast. The city offers a historic downtown, parks, a public library, and a water park, as well as Midland University and a community college campus. Housing values in the area are moderate by national standards, and rents are relatively affordable compared to many parts of the country. The district itself reported no major recent changes that would be of immediate concern to families.
Clarmar Elementary is best understood as a neighborhood school serving families in Fremont’s east side. Its academic results, particularly in early math, are lower than what many parents would hope for, and the proficiency position relative to nearby districts is a clear concern. At the same time, the school is small enough that individual attention is possible, and the community context—stable employment, moderate housing costs, and access to Omaha’s job market—may appeal to families who value a grounded, non-urban setting. For any family weighing this school, a direct conversation with the principal about curriculum supports and intervention strategies for young learners would be a prudent step.
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