- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
M. Robert Adkison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for M. Robert Adkison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060813011491
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M. Robert Adkison Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #11 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
M. Robert Adkison Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, M. Robert Adkison Elementary ranks #11 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Ceres Unified · California
NCES ID 060813011491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
M. Robert Adkison Elementary held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 060813011491 · Modesto, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 21.2:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Valley High (2,317 students)
M. Robert Adkison Elementary held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
M. Robert Adkison Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Valley
Central Valley High
2,317 students
- Ceres High
Ceres High
1,660 students
- Cesar Chavez J 685
Cesar Chavez Junior High
685 students
- Lucas Elementa 668
Lucas Elementary
668 students
- Caswell Elemen 653
Caswell Elementary
653 students
- This school 531
M. Robert Adkison Elementary
531 students
What this shows M. Robert Adkison Elementary reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How M. Robert Adkison Elementary compares
M. Robert Adkison 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$18,030
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
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.2%
Asian 7.3%
White 5.3%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, M. Robert Adkison Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ceres Unified reports $18,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How M. Robert Adkison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ceres High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lucas Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caswell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M. Robert Adkison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about M. Robert Adkison Elementary
How many students attend M. Robert Adkison Elementary?
M. Robert Adkison Elementary has 531 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at M. Robert Adkison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at M. Robert Adkison Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 M. Robert Adkison Elementary?
81.1% of students at M. Robert Adkison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M. Robert Adkison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at M. Robert Adkison Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M. Robert Adkison Elementary?
M. Robert Adkison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 M. Robert Adkison Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, M. Robert Adkison Elementary ranks #11 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 Ceres Unified?
Besides M. Robert Adkison Elementary, Ceres Unified also operates Central Valley High (2,317 students), Ceres High (1,660 students), and Cesar Chavez Junior High (685 students). See the Ceres Unified district page for the complete list.