Bernard L. Hughes Elementary

web.empire.k12.ca.us/hughes/hughes/htm.

455 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School, located in Modesto, California, is part of the Empire Union School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The campus aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while developing the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and effective communication between staff, parents, and students. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum, Hughes Elementary strives to prepare its student body for the challenges of a rapidly changing world, focusing on literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. Through various educational programs and a focus on character development, the school works to create a well-rounded learning experience that values both academic achievement and positive student citizenship.

455

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bernard L. Hughes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	289
Black	22
Asian	46
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	24

Hispanic
289 (63.5%)
White
58 (12.7%)
Asian
46 (10.1%)
Pacific Islander
24 (5.3%)
Black
22 (4.8%)
Two or More
14 (3.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Empire Union Elementary
Phone:	(209)527-1330
Website:	http://web.empire.k12.ca.us/hughes/hughes/htm.
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 1