Enrollment
606
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Agnes M. Baptist Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063795009643
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Agnes M. Baptist Elementary ranks #8 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Stanislaus Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063795009643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Agnes M. Baptist Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Agnes M. Baptist Elementary
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Modesto, California, enrolling 606 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 606 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,584 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #343.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and Two or More (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Modesto's elementary schools, it stands alongside Great Valley Academy (972 students): Agnes M. Baptist Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.3:1 vs 27.8:1).
Stanislaus Union Elementary also operates Prescott Junior High (746 students) and Josephine Chrysler Elementary (621 students) alongside Agnes M. Baptist Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Agnes M. Baptist Elementary compares
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,580
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.9%
Two or More 14.9%
Asian 14.7%
White 13.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Agnes M. Baptist Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stanislaus Union Elementary, which includes Agnes M. Baptist Elementary.
$15,580
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 61.7%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Agnes M. Baptist Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Josephine Chrysler Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Eisenhut Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanislaus Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Agnes M. Baptist Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Modesto
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Great Valley Academy
Standard public school
972 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Great Valley Academy - Salida
Standard public school
927 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Bret Harte Elementary
Standard public school
867 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary
Standard public school
786 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
777 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary
Standard public school
713 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~606 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Agnes M. Baptist Elementary
How many students attend Agnes M. Baptist Elementary?
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary has 606 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Agnes M. Baptist Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Agnes M. Baptist Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Agnes M. Baptist Elementary?
52.5% of students at Agnes M. Baptist Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Agnes M. Baptist Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Agnes M. Baptist Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Agnes M. Baptist Elementary?
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Agnes M. Baptist Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Agnes M. Baptist Elementary ranks #8 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Modesto on the city page.
Is Agnes M. Baptist Elementary a good school?
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Stanislaus Union Elementary?
Besides Agnes M. Baptist Elementary, Stanislaus Union Elementary also operates Prescott Junior High (746 students), Josephine Chrysler Elementary (621 students), and Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary (532 students). See the Stanislaus Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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