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Christine Sipherd Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Modesto, California · Empire Union Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students505
Student:Teacher24.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Title INo
Christine Sipherd
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
505
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
82%+17.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

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

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictEmpire Union Elementary
County6099
CityModesto
ZIP95355
CharterNo
MagnetNo
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

White
0.2%
Hispanic
51.9%
Black
5.3%
Asian
3.5%
Two+
5.3%
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)