At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
469
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
90%+24.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Capistrano Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Modesto, California. The school enrolls 469 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
26.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
90% 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
ZIP95354
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061269001429
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment469
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino71.6%
Black / African American2.2%
Asian6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native13.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races5.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
71.6%
Black
2.2%
Asian
6.5%
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.