Enrollment
385
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Enslen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Enslen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062513003730
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Enslen Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools.
- #7 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.5:1
- large classes for California
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Enslen Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Enslen Elementary ranks #7 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Modesto City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062513003730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Enslen Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Enslen Elementary
Enslen Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Modesto, California, enrolling 385 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.5:1 is larger than about 91% of California schools and 28% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,098 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #321.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% 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): Enslen Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (27.5:1 vs 27.8:1).
Modesto City Elementary also operates Bret Harte Elementary (867 students) and Roosevelt Junior High (818 students) alongside Enslen 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 Enslen Elementary compares
Enslen 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 | 27.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.0%
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: 0.8 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
White 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Enslen Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Enslen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bret Harte Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Loma Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Enslen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Enslen Elementary
How many students attend Enslen Elementary?
Enslen Elementary has 385 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Enslen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Enslen Elementary is 27.5:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Enslen Elementary?
39.3% of students at Enslen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Enslen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Enslen Elementary is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Enslen Elementary?
Enslen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Enslen Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Enslen Elementary ranks #7 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 Enslen Elementary a good school?
Enslen Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of 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 Modesto City Elementary?
Besides Enslen 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.
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