Modesto City Elementary

Modesto, California — 26 schools

14,049
Total Enrollment
26
Schools
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Modesto City Elementary operates 26 public schools serving 14,049 students, placing it in the mid-size range in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 22 elementary, 4 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 14,444 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Stanislaus County County.

a 400.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 48.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.7% White, 4.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Modesto City Elementary school enrollment varies 3.1× across entities

Modesto City Elementary school enrollment ranges from 283 students (lowest) to 867 students (highest), a spread of 584 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Modesto City Elementary has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 76.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Modesto City Elementary student-counselor ratio is 401:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Modesto City Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 48.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Stanislaus County county, where this district is located.

$1,255
Studio/mo
$1,356
1 BR/mo
$1,758
2 BR/mo
$2,442
3 BR/mo
$2,823
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 26 schools in Modesto City Elementary.

White 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 4.1%
Multiracial 6.8%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

400.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
48.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Modesto City Elementary

School Enrollment
Bret Harte Elementary
867
Roosevelt Junior High
818
Fairview Elementary
786
Franklin Elementary
777
La Loma Junior High
705
Mark Twain Junior High
658
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle
650
Alberta Martone Elementary
627
John Fremont Elementary
625
Tuolumne Elementary
624
James Marshall Elementary
611
Burbank Elementary
572
John Muir Elementary
567
Rose Avenue Elementary
561
Sonoma Elementary
536
Harriette Kirschen Elementary
503
Shackelford Elementary
495
Elihu Beard Elementary
467
El Vista Elementary
447
Catherine Everett Elementary
428
Orville Wright Elementary
399
Lakewood Elementary
395
Enslen Elementary
385
William Garrison Elementary
352
Robertson Road Elementary
306
Wilson Elementary
283

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Modesto City Elementary?

Modesto City Elementary has 26 schools, including 22 elementary, 4 middle. Total enrollment is 14,049 students.

What is the average rent near Modesto City Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Stanislaus County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Modesto City Elementary?

Modesto City Elementary students are 72.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.7% White, 4.1% Asian, 2.2% African American, averaged across 26 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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