Enrollment
513
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
George Eisenhut Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George Eisenhut Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063795006394
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Eisenhut Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #50 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
George Eisenhut Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Eisenhut Elementary ranks #50 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Stanislaus Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063795006394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Eisenhut Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Eisenhut Elementary
George Eisenhut Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Modesto, California, enrolling 513 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 513 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,185 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,990, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (10%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.5% 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): George Eisenhut Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.4:1 vs 27.8:1).
Stanislaus Union Elementary also operates Prescott Junior High (746 students) and Josephine Chrysler Elementary (621 students) alongside George Eisenhut 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 George Eisenhut Elementary compares
George Eisenhut 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$15,580
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 71.3%
White 9.7%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 6.2%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, George Eisenhut Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stanislaus Union Elementary, which includes George Eisenhut Elementary.
$15,580
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 61.7%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George Eisenhut Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Josephine Chrysler Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Agnes M. Baptist Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanislaus Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Eisenhut Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~513 students)
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Frequently asked questions about George Eisenhut Elementary
How many students attend George Eisenhut Elementary?
George Eisenhut Elementary has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Eisenhut Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George Eisenhut Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Eisenhut Elementary?
74.2% of students at George Eisenhut Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Eisenhut Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George Eisenhut Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Eisenhut Elementary?
George Eisenhut Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower 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 George Eisenhut Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, George Eisenhut Elementary ranks #50 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 George Eisenhut Elementary a good school?
George Eisenhut Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Stanislaus Union Elementary?
Besides George Eisenhut Elementary, Stanislaus Union Elementary also operates Prescott Junior High (746 students), Josephine Chrysler Elementary (621 students), and Agnes M. Baptist Elementary (606 students). See the Stanislaus Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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