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Stanislaus Union 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 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,325 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 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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
10,323 Schools
# Students
3,325 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stanislaus Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #981 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#934 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.3%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2007–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
12%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
56%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
15%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,571 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,440 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$61 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,571
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,440
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Stanislaus Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1825 Cheyenne Way
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-0450
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-0450
Gr: K-6 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Stanislaus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1931 Kiernan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-0718
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-0718
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2412 Warm Springs Dr.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 550-8400
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 550-8400
Gr: K-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Prescott Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2243 West Rumble Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-9892
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-9892
Gr: 7-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
George Eisenhut Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1809 Sheldon Dr.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 527-7867
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 527-7867
Gr: K-6 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Josephine Chrysler Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2818 Conant Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-5430
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-5430
Gr: K-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stanislaus Union Elementary School District?
Stanislaus Union Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,325 students.
What is the rank of Stanislaus Union Elementary School District?
Stanislaus Union Elementary School District is ranked #981 out of 1,903 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 Stanislaus Union Elementary School District?
56% of Stanislaus Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 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 $18,440 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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