- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mary Ann Sanders Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063867011872
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #43 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Ann Sanders Elementary ranks #43 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Sylvan Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063867011872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 063867011872 · Modesto, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 21.5:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students)
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elizabeth Usta
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
1,016 students
- Somerset Middl
Somerset Middle
947 students
- Daniel J. Sava
Daniel J. Savage Middle
906 students
- Crossroads Ele
Crossroads Elementary
752 students
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary
713 students
- This school
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary
558 students
What this shows Mary Ann Sanders Elementary reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Ann Sanders Elementary compares
Mary Ann Sanders 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$16,034
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 23.7%
Asian 15.8%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Mary Ann Sanders Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sylvan Union Elementary reports $16,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Ann Sanders Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ustach Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel J. Savage Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Ann Sanders Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Ann Sanders Elementary
How many students attend Mary Ann Sanders Elementary?
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary has 558 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Ann Sanders Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Ann Sanders Elementary is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Ann Sanders Elementary?
38.8% of students at Mary Ann Sanders Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Ann Sanders Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mary Ann Sanders Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Ann Sanders Elementary?
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Mary Ann Sanders Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Ann Sanders Elementary ranks #43 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 Sylvan Union Elementary?
Besides Mary Ann Sanders Elementary, Sylvan Union Elementary also operates Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students), Somerset Middle (947 students), and Daniel J. Savage Middle (906 students). See the Sylvan Union Elementary district page for the complete list.