Bernard L. Hughes Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Modesto, CA Grades KG–06 City: Midsize Modesto, CA SchoolScore™ F (46.6)
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Bernard L. Hughes Elementary
Modesto, CA 95357
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ F (46.6)
455
Students
17.0
Teachers
26.8:1
Student:Teacher
(209)527-1330
Phone
http://web.empire.k12.ca.us/hughes/hugh…
Website

Bernard L. Hughes Elementary is a public school administered by the Empire Union Elementary district in Modesto, CALIFORNIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–06.

Key statistics: 455 students enrolled; a 26.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs California Elementary School Average
Enrollment
455.0
State avg: 467.0
▼ 3% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
26.76:1
State avg: 22.3:1
▲ 20% worse
Free Lunch %
82.4%
State avg: 63.8%
▲ 29% worse
School Details
School Name
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary
NCESSCH ID
061269009536
State School ID
CA-5071076-6107932
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
512 North McClure Rd.
City
Modesto
State
California
ZIP Code
95357
County
Stanislaus County
Metro Area
Modesto, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
0613
State Leg. Upper
06004
State Leg. Lower
06022
Latitude
37.6458
Longitude
-120.929
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
455
Total Students
👩‍🏫
17.0
Teachers FTE
📐
26.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
17.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)17.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 375 82.4%
Not Applicable 226 49.7%
District Info
District Name
Empire Union Elementary
LEAID
0612690
State LEA ID
CA-5071076
Phone
(209)521-2800
Website
http://www.empire.k12.ca.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Modesto
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$70,334K
Federal Revenue
$8,647K
State Revenue
$44,535K
Local Revenue
$17,152K
Total Expenditure
$54,136K
Instruction Exp.
$32,676K
Support Services
$15,086K
Other Current Exp.
$2,553K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Bernard L. Hughes Elementary

1
Peter Johansen High
Modesto · High
0.6 mi
2
Capistrano Elementary
Modesto · Elementary
0.7 mi
3
Alice N. Stroud Elementary
Modesto · Elementary
1 mi
4
Lakewood Elementary
Modesto · Elementary
1 mi
5
Norman N. Glick Middle
Modesto · Middle
1.1 mi
6
Christine Sipherd Elementary
Modesto · Elementary
1.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bernard L. Hughes Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Bernard L. Hughes Elementary?
455 students are enrolled at Bernard L. Hughes Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Bernard L. Hughes Elementary have?
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary has 17.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 26.8:1.
What grades does Bernard L. Hughes Elementary serve?
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary serves grades KG through 06.
Is Bernard L. Hughes Elementary a charter school?
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Bernard L. Hughes Elementary located in?
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary is located in the Modesto, CA metropolitan area.
What school district does Bernard L. Hughes Elementary belong to?
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary is part of the Empire Union Elementary school district.
How much does Empire Union Elementary spend per student?
The Empire Union Elementary district spends approximately $118,980,220 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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