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
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SectorPublic
Nooca Dugsiga Regular
Heerka Heerka Primary
Grade Span0–6
Degmada Degmada Empire Union Elementary
County6099
Magaalada CityModesto
ZIP95355
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
Title 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)