Stanislaus Union Elementary School District

2410 Janna Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350-1910
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,292 students in Stanislaus Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Stanislaus Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% 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
6 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
3,292 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Stanislaus Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #980 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#934 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
30%
34%
40%
47%
26%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
12%
% Hispanic
56%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
16%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,466 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,761 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,466
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,761
$18,395

Best Stanislaus Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1825 Cheyenne Way
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-0450
Gr: K-6 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Stanislaus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1931 Kiernan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-0718
Gr: K-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2412 Warm Springs Dr.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 550-8400
Gr: K-6 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Prescott Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2243 West Rumble Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-9892
Gr: 7-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
George Eisenhut Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1809 Sheldon Dr.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 527-7867
Gr: K-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Josephine Chrysler Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2818 Conant Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-5430
Gr: K-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Stanislaus Union Elementary School District?
Stanislaus Union Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,292 students.
What is the rank of Stanislaus Union Elementary School District?
Stanislaus Union Elementary School District is ranked #980 out of 1,908 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stanislaus Union Elementary School District?
56% of Stanislaus Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stanislaus Union Elementary School District?
Stanislaus Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Stanislaus Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,761 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 3,292 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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