- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Mildred Perkins Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mildred Perkins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063390014035
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mildred Perkins Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools.
- #37 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mildred Perkins Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mildred Perkins Elementary ranks #37 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Salida Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063390014035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Mildred Perkins Elementary shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 063390014035 · Modesto, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 19.1:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Salida Middle School - Vella Campus (673 students)
Mildred Perkins Elementary shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mildred Perkins Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salida Middle
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
673 students
- Dena Boer
Dena Boer
444 students
- This school
Mildred Perkins Elementary
362 students
- Sisk Elementar
Sisk Elementary
286 students
- Salida Element
Salida Elementary
273 students
What this shows Mildred Perkins Elementary reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mildred Perkins Elementary compares
Mildred Perkins 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$17,806
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
White 18.2%
Asian 13.8%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Mildred Perkins Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Salida Union Elementary reports $17,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mildred Perkins Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salida Middle School - Vella Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dena Boer | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sisk Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salida Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mildred Perkins Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mildred Perkins Elementary
How many students attend Mildred Perkins Elementary?
Mildred Perkins Elementary has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mildred Perkins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mildred Perkins Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Mildred Perkins Elementary?
60.2% of students at Mildred Perkins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mildred Perkins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mildred Perkins Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mildred Perkins Elementary?
Mildred Perkins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Mildred Perkins Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Mildred Perkins Elementary ranks #37 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 Salida Union Elementary?
Besides Mildred Perkins Elementary, Salida Union Elementary also operates Salida Middle School - Vella Campus (673 students), Dena Boer (444 students), and Sisk Elementary (286 students). See the Salida Union Elementary district page for the complete list.