Enrollment
531
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How M. Robert Adkison Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at M. Robert Adkison Elementary
M. Robert Adkison Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Modesto, California, enrolling 531 students.
At 21.2:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 81.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 531 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,096 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #632.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Modesto's elementary schools, it stands alongside Great Valley Academy (972 students): M. Robert Adkison Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.2:1 vs 27.8:1).
Ceres Unified also operates Central Valley High (2,317 students) and Ceres High (1,660 students) alongside M. Robert Adkison Elementary.
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 M. Robert Adkison Elementary compares
M. Robert Adkison 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ceres Unified, which includes M. Robert Adkison Elementary.
$16,252
Per student
-2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.4%
State 74.5%
Federal 11.1%
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 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
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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
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 (~531 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is M. Robert Adkison Elementary a good school?
M. Robert Adkison Elementary earns 30/100 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 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.
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