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Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District

3920 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358-8577
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,182 students in Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,182 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #458 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#434 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
38%
34%
60%
47%
41%
29%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
46%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
38%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,245 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,841 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,245
$19,974
Spending / Student
$11,841
$18,396

Best Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hart-ransom Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3920 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Gr: K-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Hart-ransom Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3930 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-9979
Gr: K-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District?
Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,182 students.
What is the rank of Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District?
Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District is ranked #458 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District?
46% of Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District?
Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,841 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,182 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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