Enrollment
650
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Modesto, CA
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle
Federal NCES profile for Evelyn Hanshaw Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062513010333
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 9
- middle schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evelyn Hanshaw Middle ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Modesto City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062513010333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Evelyn Hanshaw Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Evelyn Hanshaw Middle
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Modesto, California, enrolling 650 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.1% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 650 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,599 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #408.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Modesto's middle schools, it stands alongside Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students): Evelyn Hanshaw Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.3:1 vs 21.2:1).
Modesto City Elementary also operates Bret Harte Elementary (867 students) and Roosevelt Junior High (818 students) alongside Evelyn Hanshaw Middle.
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 Evelyn Hanshaw Middle compares
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
57.4%
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 88.3%
Two or More 4.3%
White 2.9%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Evelyn Hanshaw Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Evelyn Hanshaw Middle 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Loma Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evelyn Hanshaw Middle'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 middle schools in Modesto
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
Standard public school
1,016 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
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
Similar middle 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 (~650 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Evelyn Hanshaw Middle
How many students attend Evelyn Hanshaw Middle?
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle has 650 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Modesto, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evelyn Hanshaw Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Evelyn Hanshaw Middle is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Evelyn Hanshaw Middle?
87.1% of students at Evelyn Hanshaw Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evelyn Hanshaw Middle?
The largest demographic group at Evelyn Hanshaw Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evelyn Hanshaw Middle?
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Evelyn Hanshaw Middle rank among middle schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Evelyn Hanshaw Middle ranks #2 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.
Is Evelyn Hanshaw Middle a good school?
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Evelyn Hanshaw Middle, 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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