At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
362
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
82%+16.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Mildred Perkins Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Modesto, California. The school enrolls 362 students. It is part of the Salida 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
24.1:1 — 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 Span0–5
DistrictSalida Union Elementary
County6099
CityModesto
ZIP95356
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063390014035
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment362
White15.8%
Hispanic / Latino61.2%
Black / African American2.5%
Asian9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
Two or More Races8.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
15.8%
Hispanic
61.2%
Black
2.5%
Asian
9.4%
Two+
8.9%
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.