Enrollment
436
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Modesto, CA
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter
Federal NCES profile for Hart-Ransom Academic Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061665005478Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hart-Ransom Academic Charter ranks #2 of 6 schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Hart-Ransom Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061665005478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hart-Ransom Academic Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hart-Ransom Academic Charter
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Modesto, California, enrolling 436 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 436 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,193 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #180.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Hart-Ransom Union Elementary spends $11,161 per pupil, 32% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Modesto's public schools, it stands alongside Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley (776 students): Hart-Ransom Academic Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.6:1 vs 15.8:1).
Its district, Hart-Ransom Union Elementary, also runs Hart-Ransom Elementary (705 students).
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 Hart-Ransom Academic Charter compares
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,161
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hart-Ransom Union Elementary, which includes Hart-Ransom Academic Charter.
$11,161
Per student
-32%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.8%
State 77.2%
Federal 6.0%
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 Hart-Ransom Academic Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart-Ransom Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hart-Ransom Academic Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Modesto
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Standard public school
776 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
617 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Stanislaus County Special Education
Special-education school
462 students 11:1 students per teacher
Petersen Alternative Center for Education
Alternative education program
138 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Stanislaus County West Campus
Alternative education program
56 students 14:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hart-Ransom Academic Charter
How many students attend Hart-Ransom Academic Charter?
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Modesto, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hart-Ransom Academic Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Hart-Ransom Academic Charter is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hart-Ransom Academic Charter?
30.0% of students at Hart-Ransom Academic Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hart-Ransom Academic Charter?
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Hart-Ransom Academic Charter rank among schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Hart-Ransom Academic Charter ranks #2 of 6 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 schools in Modesto on the city page.
Is Hart-Ransom Academic Charter a good school?
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Hart-Ransom Union Elementary?
Besides Hart-Ransom Academic Charter, Hart-Ransom Union Elementary also operates Hart-Ransom Elementary (705 students). See the Hart-Ransom Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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