¶¶Òô³ÉÈË

Modesto City Elementary School District

426 Locust St.
Modesto, CA 95351-2699
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Modesto City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 14,123 students in Modesto City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Modesto City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
26 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
14,123 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
655 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Modesto City Elementary School District, which is ranked #1563 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1543 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
34%
27%
47%
15%
29%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
73%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
13%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue (06-07)
$338 MM
$19 MM
Spending (06-07)
$308 MM
$18 MM
Revenue / Student (06-07)
$20,259
$11,879
Spending / Student (06-07)
$18,453
$11,317

Best Modesto City Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2920 Middleboro Pl.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8152
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Enslen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
515 Coldwell Ave.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-1982
Gr: K-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Sonoma Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1325 Sonoma Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8432
Gr: K-6 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
John Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1220 West Orangeburg Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-8122
Gr: K-6 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Alberta Martone Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1413 Poust Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-8172
Gr: K-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1330 College Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1930
Gr: 7-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 Lucerne Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-8182
Gr: K-6 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
El Vista Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
450 El Vista Ave.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-1972
Gr: K-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Catherine Everett Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 Mount Vernon Dr.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1992
Gr: K-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Robertson Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1821 Robertson Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8402
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
La Loma Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Encina Ave.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-1906
Gr: 7-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1212.
Rose Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 Rose Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8412
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Elihu Beard Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
915 Bowen Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1942
Gr: K-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
William Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1811 Teresa St.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-8132
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Shackelford Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 School Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8422
Gr: K-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1962
Gr: K-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 South Emerald Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8112
Gr: K-6 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1937 West Whitmore Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-8102
Gr: K-6 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Bret Harte Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Glenn Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-1952
Gr: K-6 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Harriette Kirschen Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Kirschen Dr.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4611
Gr: K-6 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1725 Las Vegas St.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-1794
Gr: 7-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Mark Twain Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Emerald Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1918
Gr: 7-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Wilson Ave.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-8452
Gr: K-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2424.
James Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Sutter Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8162
Gr: K-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Tuolumne Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Herndon Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8442
Gr: K-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Orville Wright Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 Monterey St.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-8462
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Modesto City Elementary School District?
Modesto City Elementary School District manages 26 public schools serving 14,123 students.
What is the rank of Modesto City Elementary School District?
Modesto City Elementary School District is ranked #1563 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Modesto City Elementary School District?
73% of Modesto City Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Modesto City Elementary School District?
Modesto City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

Recent Articles

Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 26 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 14,123 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : ≥90%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Quick Links