- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Virginia Parks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Virginia Parks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060813009526
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia Parks Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #47 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Virginia Parks Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Parks Elementary ranks #47 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Ceres Unified · California
NCES ID 060813009526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Virginia Parks Elementary held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 060813009526 · Modesto, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 23.8:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Valley High (2,317 students)
Virginia Parks Elementary held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Virginia Parks Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Valley
Central Valley High
2,317 students
- Ceres High
Ceres High
1,660 students
- Cesar Chavez J 685
Cesar Chavez Junior High
685 students
- Lucas Elementa 668
Lucas Elementary
668 students
- Caswell Elemen 653
Caswell Elementary
653 students
- This school 643
Virginia Parks Elementary
643 students
What this shows Virginia Parks Elementary reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virginia Parks Elementary compares
Virginia Parks 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$18,030
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 + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.6%
White 11.0%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Virginia Parks Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ceres Unified reports $18,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virginia Parks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ceres High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lucas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caswell Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia Parks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Parks Elementary
How many students attend Virginia Parks Elementary?
Virginia Parks Elementary has 643 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Parks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Parks Elementary is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virginia Parks Elementary?
68.4% of students at Virginia Parks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia Parks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Virginia Parks Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia Parks Elementary?
Virginia Parks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Virginia Parks Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Parks Elementary ranks #47 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 Ceres Unified?
Besides Virginia Parks Elementary, Ceres Unified also operates Central Valley High (2,317 students), Ceres High (1,660 students), and Cesar Chavez Junior High (685 students). See the Ceres Unified district page for the complete list.