At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 485
399
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
93%+27.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Orville Wright Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Modesto, California. The school enrolls 399 students. It is part of the Modesto City Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
24.7:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictModesto City Elementary
County6099
CityModesto
ZIP95354
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062513003757
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment399
White11.8%
Hispanic / Latino82.5%
Black / African American1.8%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
11.8%
Hispanic
82.5%
Black
1.8%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
2.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.