Empire Union Elementary

Located at 116 North McClure Rd. in Modesto, California, Empire Union Elementary is an open, traditional public school district serving the surrounding midsize city community within the broader Modesto metropolitan area. As a non-charter elementary school system, the district is structured to deliver foundational early childhood and middle-grade education, operating six campuses that serve students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Families, community members, and educational researchers can connect with the administration through its central office or access district resources online at www.empire.k12.ca.us.

Reflecting the 2024–2025 academic context, Empire Union Elementary supports a total enrollment of 2,803 students, including 1,437 young men and 1,365 young women. The student body is racially and ethnically diverse, predominantly comprised of 1,956 Hispanic students, 447 White students, 148 Asian students, 106 students of two or more races, 105 Black students, 37 Pacific Islander students, and 3 American Indian students. To support this learning population, the district maintains a substantial operational infrastructure with a full-time equivalent (FTE) staff of approximately 725 members. This includes roughly 234 FTE teachers, 99 FTE instructional aides, and 392 FTE support staff, creating a well-resourced learning environment tailored to student growth throughout the K–8 continuum.