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Bernard L. Hughes Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Modesto, California · Empire Union Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students455
Student:Teacher26.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Title INo
Bernard L. Hughes
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 489
455
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
82%+17.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Bernard L. Hughes Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Modesto, California. The school enrolls 455 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
26.8:1 — 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
ZIP95357
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061269009536

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment455
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino60.9%
Black / African American8.3%
Asian3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native19.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.5%
Two or More Races5.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
60.9%
Black
8.3%
Asian
3.3%
Two+
5.4%
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)