- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Stanislaus Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stanislaus Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063795006397
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanislaus Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanislaus Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanislaus Elementary ranks #9 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Stanislaus Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063795006397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Stanislaus Elementary shrank from 315 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 063795006397 · Modesto, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 20.5:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Prescott Junior High (746 students)
Stanislaus Elementary shrank from 315 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Stanislaus Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prescott Junio
Prescott Junior High
746 students
- Josephine Chry
Josephine Chrysler Elementary
621 students
- Agnes M. Bapti
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary
606 students
- Mary Lou Diete
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary
532 students
- George Eisenhu
George Eisenhut Elementary
513 students
- This school
Stanislaus Elementary
307 students
What this shows Stanislaus Elementary reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanislaus Elementary compares
Stanislaus 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 | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$16,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 44.3%
White 25.7%
Asian 13.4%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Stanislaus Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Stanislaus Union Elementary reports $16,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanislaus Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Josephine Chrysler Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Agnes M. Baptist Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Eisenhut Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanislaus Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stanislaus Elementary
How many students attend Stanislaus Elementary?
Stanislaus Elementary has 307 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanislaus Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanislaus Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Stanislaus Elementary?
42.9% of students at Stanislaus Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanislaus Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stanislaus Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanislaus Elementary?
Stanislaus Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Stanislaus Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanislaus Elementary ranks #9 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 Stanislaus Union Elementary?
Besides Stanislaus Elementary, Stanislaus Union Elementary also operates Prescott Junior High (746 students), Josephine Chrysler Elementary (621 students), and Agnes M. Baptist Elementary (606 students). See the Stanislaus Union Elementary district page for the complete list.