- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Hart-Ransom Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hart-Ransom Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061665002092
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hart-Ransom Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #21 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hart-Ransom Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hart-Ransom Elementary ranks #21 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Hart-Ransom Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061665002092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Hart-Ransom Elementary held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.8 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 061665002092 · Modesto, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
705 enr · 21.4:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Hart-Ransom Academic Charter (436 students)
Hart-Ransom Elementary held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.8 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Hart-Ransom Elementary compares
Hart-Ransom 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,190
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 705 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.5%
White 33.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 3.1%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Hart-Ransom Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hart-Ransom Union Elementary reports $12,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hart-Ransom Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart-Ransom Academic Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hart-Ransom Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~705 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hart-Ransom Elementary
How many students attend Hart-Ransom Elementary?
Hart-Ransom Elementary has 705 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 737 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hart-Ransom Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hart-Ransom Elementary is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Hart-Ransom Elementary?
38.3% of students at Hart-Ransom Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hart-Ransom Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hart-Ransom Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hart-Ransom Elementary?
Hart-Ransom Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hart-Ransom Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Hart-Ransom Elementary ranks #21 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 Hart-Ransom Union Elementary?
Besides Hart-Ransom Elementary, Hart-Ransom Union Elementary also operates Hart-Ransom Academic Charter (436 students). See the Hart-Ransom Union Elementary district page for the complete list.