Hart-Ransom Elementary

hres.hartransom.org/

705 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Hart-Ransom Elementary School, located in Modesto, California, serves as the central hub of the Hart-Ransom Union School District. As a TK–8 institution, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The school prides itself on providing a balanced educational experience that integrates core curriculum standards with extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school’s philosophy centers on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through active engagement and personalized instruction. By maintaining a focus on strong home-school partnerships and utilizing its semi-rural setting to provide unique learning opportunities, Hart-Ransom strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive culture. With a dedicated staff and a long-standing presence in the Modesto area, the school remains committed to equipping its students with the critical thinking skills and social foundations necessary for future success.

705

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hart-Ransom Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	398
Black	5
Asian	22
Two or More	35
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
398 (56.5%)
White
238 (33.8%)
Two or More
35 (5.0%)
Asian
22 (3.1%)
Black
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Hart-Ransom Union Elementary
Phone:	(209)523-9979
Website:	http://hres.hartransom.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	705
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 92

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 94

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 85