Enrollment
352
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
William Garrison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William Garrison 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 062513003738
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Garrison Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #47 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
William Garrison Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Garrison Elementary ranks #47 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Modesto City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062513003738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Garrison Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Garrison Elementary
William Garrison Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Modesto, California, enrolling 352 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.5% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 352 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,388 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,290, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (13%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Modesto's elementary schools, it stands alongside Great Valley Academy (972 students): William Garrison Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.5:1 vs 27.8:1).
Modesto City Elementary also operates Bret Harte Elementary (867 students) and Roosevelt Junior High (818 students) alongside William Garrison Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Garrison Elementary compares
William Garrison Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
60.8%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.5%
White 12.8%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 4.3%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, William Garrison Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How William Garrison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bret Harte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Loma Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Garrison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~352 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about William Garrison Elementary
How many students attend William Garrison Elementary?
William Garrison Elementary has 352 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Garrison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Garrison Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Garrison Elementary?
84.5% of students at William Garrison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Garrison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William Garrison Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Garrison Elementary?
William Garrison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William Garrison Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, William Garrison 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.
Is William Garrison Elementary a good school?
William Garrison Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Modesto City Elementary?
Besides William Garrison 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.
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