- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Paradise Charter
Federal NCES profile for Paradise Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062979011813Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise Charter earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #3 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.5:1
- large classes for California
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Paradise Charter has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Charter ranks #3 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Paradise Elementary · California
NCES ID 062979011813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Paradise Charter held near 122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 062979011813 · Modesto, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
118 enr · 29.5:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Paradise Elementary (59 students)
Paradise Charter held near 122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Paradise Charter compares
Paradise Charter 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 | 29.5:1 | ▲ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
29.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,503
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.6%
Asian 15.3%
White 10.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Paradise Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Paradise Elementary reports $14,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paradise Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paradise Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Charter
How many students attend Paradise Charter?
Paradise Charter has 118 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Charter is 29.5:1, which is 37% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 88% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paradise Charter?
47.5% of students at Paradise Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise Charter?
The largest demographic group at Paradise Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise Charter?
Paradise Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Paradise Charter rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Charter ranks #3 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 Paradise Elementary?
Besides Paradise Charter, Paradise Elementary also operates Paradise Elementary (59 students). See the Paradise Elementary district page for the complete list.