- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Harriette Kirschen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Harriette Kirschen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062513008903
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harriette Kirschen Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #12 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Harriette Kirschen Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harriette Kirschen Elementary ranks #12 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Modesto City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062513008903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Harriette Kirschen Elementary held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 062513008903 · Modesto, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 21:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Bret Harte Elementary (867 students)
Harriette Kirschen Elementary held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Harriette Kirschen 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
Harriette Kirschen Elementary
503 students
What this shows Harriette Kirschen Elementary reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harriette Kirschen Elementary compares
Harriette Kirschen 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.1%
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 + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.1%
Asian 5.8%
White 4.6%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Harriette Kirschen Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Harriette Kirschen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bret Harte Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Loma Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harriette Kirschen 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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harriette Kirschen Elementary
How many students attend Harriette Kirschen Elementary?
Harriette Kirschen Elementary has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harriette Kirschen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harriette Kirschen Elementary is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Harriette Kirschen Elementary?
89.2% of students at Harriette Kirschen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harriette Kirschen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Harriette Kirschen Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harriette Kirschen Elementary?
Harriette Kirschen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Harriette Kirschen Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Harriette Kirschen Elementary ranks #12 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 Harriette Kirschen 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.