- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Josephine Chrysler Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Josephine Chrysler Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063795006393
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Josephine Chrysler Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #46 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Josephine Chrysler Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Josephine Chrysler Elementary ranks #46 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Stanislaus Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063795006393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Josephine Chrysler Elementary shrank from 641 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 063795006393 · Modesto, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 23:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Prescott Junior High (746 students)
Josephine Chrysler Elementary shrank from 641 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Josephine Chrysler Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prescott Junio
Prescott Junior High
746 students
- This school
Josephine Chrysler Elementary
621 students
- Agnes M. Bapti
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary
606 students
- Mary Lou Diete
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary
532 students
- George Eisenhu
George Eisenhut Elementary
513 students
- Stanislaus Ele
Stanislaus Elementary
307 students
What this shows Josephine Chrysler Elementary reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Josephine Chrysler Elementary compares
Josephine Chrysler Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.4%
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
$16,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.5%
Two or More 14.8%
Asian 10.0%
White 7.4%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Josephine Chrysler Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Stanislaus Union Elementary reports $16,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Josephine Chrysler Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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 |
| George Eisenhut Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanislaus Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Josephine Chrysler Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- 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
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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Josephine Chrysler Elementary
How many students attend Josephine Chrysler Elementary?
Josephine Chrysler Elementary has 621 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Josephine Chrysler Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Josephine Chrysler Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Josephine Chrysler Elementary?
81.6% of students at Josephine Chrysler Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Josephine Chrysler Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Josephine Chrysler Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Josephine Chrysler Elementary?
Josephine Chrysler Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Josephine Chrysler Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Josephine Chrysler Elementary ranks #46 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 Stanislaus Union Elementary?
Besides Josephine Chrysler Elementary, Stanislaus Union Elementary also operates Prescott Junior High (746 students), Agnes M. Baptist Elementary (606 students), and Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary (532 students). See the Stanislaus Union Elementary district page for the complete list.