- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Standiford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Standiford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063867006501
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Standiford Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Standiford Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Standiford Elementary ranks #5 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Sylvan Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063867006501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Standiford Elementary held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 063867006501 · Modesto, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 19.7:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students)
Standiford Elementary held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Standiford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elizabeth Usta
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
1,016 students
- Somerset Middl
Somerset Middle
947 students
- Daniel J. Sava
Daniel J. Savage Middle
906 students
- Crossroads Ele
Crossroads Elementary
752 students
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary
713 students
- This school
Standiford Elementary
433 students
What this shows Standiford Elementary reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Standiford Elementary compares
Standiford Elementary 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 | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$16,034
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
9
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 23.1%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Standiford Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sylvan Union Elementary reports $16,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Standiford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ustach Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel J. Savage Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Standiford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- 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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Standiford Elementary
How many students attend Standiford Elementary?
Standiford Elementary has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Standiford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Standiford Elementary is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Standiford Elementary?
57.3% of students at Standiford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Standiford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Standiford 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 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Standiford Elementary?
Standiford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Standiford Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Standiford Elementary ranks #5 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 Sylvan Union Elementary?
Besides Standiford Elementary, Sylvan Union Elementary also operates Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students), Somerset Middle (947 students), and Daniel J. Savage Middle (906 students). See the Sylvan Union Elementary district page for the complete list.