- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Elihu Beard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elihu Beard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062513003726
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elihu Beard Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #14 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elihu Beard Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elihu Beard Elementary ranks #14 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Modesto City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062513003726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Elihu Beard Elementary held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 062513003726 · Modesto, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 21.2:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bret Harte Elementary (867 students)
Elihu Beard Elementary held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elihu Beard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bret Harte Ele
Bret Harte Elementary
867 students
- Roosevelt Juni
Roosevelt Junior High
818 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary
786 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
777 students
- La Loma Junior
La Loma Junior High
705 students
- This school
Elihu Beard Elementary
467 students
What this shows Elihu Beard Elementary reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elihu Beard Elementary compares
Elihu Beard Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.3%
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.
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: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 14.6%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 7.5%
African American 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Elihu Beard Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Elihu Beard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bret Harte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Loma Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elihu Beard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elihu Beard Elementary
How many students attend Elihu Beard Elementary?
Elihu Beard Elementary has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elihu Beard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elihu Beard Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elihu Beard Elementary?
70.2% of students at Elihu Beard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elihu Beard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elihu Beard Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elihu Beard Elementary?
Elihu Beard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elihu Beard Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Elihu Beard Elementary ranks #14 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 Modesto City Elementary?
Besides Elihu Beard Elementary, Modesto City Elementary also operates Bret Harte Elementary (867 students), Roosevelt Junior High (818 students), and Fairview Elementary (786 students). See the Modesto City Elementary district page for the complete list.