Serving 705 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hart-ransom Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hart-Ransom Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Modesto, CA school district, encompassing approximately 26.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being 6.2 miles and the furthest edge located 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hart-ransom Elementary School's student population of 705 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
705 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence In Education
School Rankings
Hart-ransom Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hart-ransom Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2781 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hart-ransom Elementary School's ranking?
Hart-ransom Elementary School is ranked #2781 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hart-ransom Elementary School often compared to?
Hart-ransom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alberta Martone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hart-ransom Elementary School?
705 students attend Hart-ransom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hart-ransom Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hart-ransom Elementary School?
Hart-ransom Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hart-ransom Elementary School offer ?
Hart-ransom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hart-ransom Elementary School part of?
Hart-ransom Elementary School is part of Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District.
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