- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063795011497
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #24 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary ranks #24 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Stanislaus Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063795011497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.4 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 063795011497 · Modesto, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 24.2:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Prescott Junior High (746 students)
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.4 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prescott Junio
Prescott Junior High
746 students
- Josephine Chry
Josephine Chrysler Elementary
621 students
- Agnes M. Bapti
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary
606 students
- This school
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary
532 students
- George Eisenhu
George Eisenhut Elementary
513 students
- Stanislaus Ele
Stanislaus Elementary
307 students
What this shows Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary compares
Mary Lou Dieterich 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.1%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
White 22.4%
Two or More 14.1%
Asian 10.5%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Mary Lou Dieterich 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 Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Josephine Chrysler Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Agnes M. Baptist Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Eisenhut Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanislaus Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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Great Valley Academy - Salida
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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
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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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary
How many students attend Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary?
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary has 532 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary?
51.0% of students at Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary?
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary ranks #24 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 Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary, Stanislaus Union Elementary also operates Prescott Junior High (746 students), Josephine Chrysler Elementary (621 students), and Agnes M. Baptist Elementary (606 students). See the Stanislaus Union Elementary district page for the complete list.