Enrollment
705
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hart-Ransom Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hart-Ransom Elementary
Hart-Ransom Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Modesto, California, enrolling 705 students.
At 21.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 705 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,293 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #884.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (34%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 705 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Great Valley Academy (972 students): Hart-Ransom Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.4:1 vs 27.8:1).
Its district, Hart-Ransom Union Elementary, also runs Hart-Ransom Academic Charter (436 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 Elementary compares
Hart-Ransom 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hart-Ransom Union Elementary, which includes Hart-Ransom Elementary.
$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 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
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~705 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hart-Ransom Elementary a good school?
Hart-Ransom Elementary earns 24/100 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 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.
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