- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Paradise Elementary shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (-15.5%).
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).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 062979004636 · Modesto, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
59 enr · 14.8:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Paradise Charter (118 students)
Paradise Elementary shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (-15.5%). Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Paradise Elementary compares
Paradise 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
District finance for Paradise Elementary reports $14,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~59 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 71 (2022-23) → 60 (2023-24), down 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.