- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bernard L. Hughes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061269009536
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #47 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernard L. Hughes Elementary ranks #47 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Empire Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061269009536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary shrank from 507 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 061269009536 · Modesto, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 22.8:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Norman N. Glick Middle (602 students)
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary shrank from 507 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norman N. Glic
Norman N. Glick Middle
602 students
- Christine Siph
Christine Sipherd Elementary
505 students
- Capistrano Ele
Capistrano Elementary
469 students
- This school
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary
455 students
- Empire Element
Empire Elementary
384 students
- Alice N. Strou
Alice N. Stroud Elementary
379 students
What this shows Bernard L. Hughes Elementary reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernard L. Hughes Elementary compares
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
66.4%
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
$17,501
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.5%
White 12.7%
Asian 10.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.3%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Bernard L. Hughes Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Empire Union Elementary reports $17,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bernard L. Hughes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman N. Glick Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christine Sipherd Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Empire Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alice N. Stroud Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernard L. Hughes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bernard L. Hughes Elementary
How many students attend Bernard L. Hughes Elementary?
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernard L. Hughes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernard L. Hughes Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bernard L. Hughes Elementary?
59.8% of students at Bernard L. Hughes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernard L. Hughes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bernard L. Hughes Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernard L. Hughes Elementary?
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bernard L. Hughes Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernard L. Hughes Elementary ranks #47 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.
What other schools are in Empire Union Elementary?
Besides Bernard L. Hughes Elementary, Empire Union Elementary also operates Norman N. Glick Middle (602 students), Christine Sipherd Elementary (505 students), and Capistrano Elementary (469 students). See the Empire Union Elementary district page for the complete list.