- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Modesto, CA
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Ustach Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063867001828
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Ustach Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 9
- middle schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabeth Ustach Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Ustach Middle ranks #3 of 9 middle schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Sylvan Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063867001828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Elizabeth Ustach Middle held near 1,023 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.7 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 063867001828 · Modesto, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,016 enr · 21.2:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerset Middle (947 students)
Elizabeth Ustach Middle held near 1,023 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.7 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth Ustach Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
1,016 students
- Somerset Middl
Somerset Middle
947 students
- Daniel J. Sava
Daniel J. Savage Middle
906 students
- Crossroads Ele
Crossroads Elementary
752 students
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary
713 students
- Orchard Elemen
Orchard Elementary
579 students
What this shows Elizabeth Ustach Middle reports 1,016 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth Ustach Middle compares
Elizabeth Ustach Middle 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 | 39.8% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | top 11% | - | - |
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.
1,016
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
29.8%
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
$16,034
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
77
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.2%
White 25.1%
Asian 14.3%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Elizabeth Ustach Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sylvan Union Elementary reports $16,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabeth Ustach Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel J. Savage Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth Ustach Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Modesto
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Somerset Middle
Standard public school
947 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Daniel J. Savage Middle
Standard public school
906 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Junior High
Standard public school
818 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Prescott Junior High
Standard public school
746 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
La Loma Junior High
Standard public school
705 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Junior High
Standard public school
658 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,016 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Ustach Middle
How many students attend Elizabeth Ustach Middle?
Elizabeth Ustach Middle has 1,016 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,008 (2022-23) → 1,023 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Ustach Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Ustach Middle 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 Elizabeth Ustach Middle?
39.8% of students at Elizabeth Ustach Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth Ustach Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Ustach Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Ustach Middle?
Elizabeth Ustach Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Elizabeth Ustach Middle rank among middle schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Ustach Middle ranks #3 of 9 middle 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 middle schools in Modesto on the city page.
What other schools are in Sylvan Union Elementary?
Besides Elizabeth Ustach Middle, Sylvan Union Elementary also operates Somerset Middle (947 students), Daniel J. Savage Middle (906 students), and Crossroads Elementary (752 students). See the Sylvan Union Elementary district page for the complete list.