- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Christine Sipherd Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Christine Sipherd Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061269001432
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christine Sipherd Elementary earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #53 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Christine Sipherd Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christine Sipherd Elementary ranks #53 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Empire Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061269001432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Christine Sipherd Elementary grew from 458 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 061269001432 · Modesto, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 25.3:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Norman N. Glick Middle (602 students)
Christine Sipherd Elementary grew from 458 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Christine Sipherd Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norman N. Glic
Norman N. Glick Middle
602 students
- This school
Christine Sipherd Elementary
505 students
- Capistrano Ele
Capistrano Elementary
469 students
- Bernard L. Hug
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary
455 students
- Empire Element
Empire Elementary
384 students
- Alice N. Strou
Alice N. Stroud Elementary
379 students
What this shows Christine Sipherd Elementary reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christine Sipherd Elementary compares
Christine Sipherd Elementary is a growing 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
52.1%
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 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.6%
White 24.2%
Asian 6.3%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Christine Sipherd 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 Christine Sipherd Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman N. Glick Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernard L. Hughes Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Christine Sipherd Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- 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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christine Sipherd Elementary
How many students attend Christine Sipherd Elementary?
Christine Sipherd Elementary has 505 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christine Sipherd Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Christine Sipherd Elementary is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christine Sipherd Elementary?
59.8% of students at Christine Sipherd Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christine Sipherd Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Christine Sipherd Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christine Sipherd Elementary?
Christine Sipherd Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (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 Christine Sipherd Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Christine Sipherd Elementary ranks #53 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 Christine Sipherd Elementary, Empire Union Elementary also operates Norman N. Glick Middle (602 students), Capistrano Elementary (469 students), and Bernard L. Hughes Elementary (455 students). See the Empire Union Elementary district page for the complete list.