Enrollment
59
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Paradise Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Paradise Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062979004636
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #1 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for California
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Paradise Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Elementary ranks #1 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Paradise Elementary · California
NCES ID 062979004636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paradise Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paradise Elementary
Paradise Elementary is a higher-need, small elementary school in Modesto, California, enrolling 59 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.8:1, Paradise Elementary is leaner than roughly 90% of California schools and 31% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of California schools, with 59 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (31%) (diversity index 42/100).
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Paradise Elementary spends $12,875 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Modesto's elementary schools, it stands alongside Great Valley Academy (972 students): Paradise Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 27.8:1).
Its district, Paradise Elementary, also runs Paradise Charter (118 students).
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 Paradise Elementary compares
Paradise 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 69.5%
White 30.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Paradise Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paradise Elementary, which includes Paradise Elementary.
$12,875
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 69.8%
Federal 5.8%
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 Paradise Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paradise Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~59 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Paradise Elementary
How many students attend Paradise Elementary?
Paradise Elementary has 59 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 31% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% lower 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 Paradise Elementary?
52.1% of students at Paradise Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Paradise Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise Elementary?
Paradise Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Paradise Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Elementary ranks #1 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 Paradise Elementary a good school?
Paradise Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. 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 Paradise Elementary?
Besides Paradise Elementary, Paradise Elementary also operates Paradise Charter (118 students). See the Paradise Elementary district page for the complete list.
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