- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Sonoma Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sonoma 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 062513003751
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sonoma Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #24 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sonoma Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoma Elementary ranks #24 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Modesto City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062513003751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Sonoma Elementary grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 062513003751 · Modesto, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 25.5:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Bret Harte Elementary (867 students)
Sonoma Elementary grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sonoma Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bret Harte Ele
Bret Harte Elementary
867 students
- Roosevelt Juni
Roosevelt Junior High
818 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary
786 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
777 students
- La Loma Junior
La Loma Junior High
705 students
- This school
Sonoma Elementary
536 students
What this shows Sonoma Elementary reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sonoma Elementary compares
Sonoma Elementary is a growing 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.2%
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.
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: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 25.4%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 8.4%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Sonoma Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Sonoma Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bret Harte Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Loma Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sonoma Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sonoma Elementary
How many students attend Sonoma Elementary?
Sonoma Elementary has 536 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonoma Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonoma Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sonoma Elementary?
54.2% of students at Sonoma Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sonoma Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sonoma Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sonoma Elementary?
Sonoma 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 Sonoma Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoma 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 Modesto City Elementary?
Besides Sonoma Elementary, Modesto City Elementary also operates Bret Harte Elementary (867 students), Roosevelt Junior High (818 students), and Fairview Elementary (786 students). See the Modesto City Elementary district page for the complete list.