Overview
Christine Sipherd Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Modesto, California. The school enrolls 505 students. It is part of the Empire Union Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Fatos-chave
SectorPublic
Tipo de escolaRegular
Nível NívelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
Distrito DistritoEmpire Union Elementary
County6099
Cidade CidadeModesto
ZIP95355
Escola Charter SchoolNo
Escola de MagnéticosNo
Título INo
NCES School ID061269001432
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment505
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino51.9%
Black / African American5.3%
Asian3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native33.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races5.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %82%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)