Elihu Beard Elementary

(209)574-1942

467 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Elihu Beard Elementary is a public school located in the heart of Modesto, California, serving students within the Modesto City Schools district. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

The school is well-integrated into the local community, offering programs and resources designed to help students build essential literacy and mathematical skills. By fostering a culture of collaboration among teachers, staff, and families, Elihu Beard Elementary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into higher grade levels, maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered learning.

467

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elihu Beard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	280
Black	32
Asian	35
Two or More	48
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
280 (60.0%)
White
68 (14.6%)
Two or More
48 (10.3%)
Asian
35 (7.5%)
Black
32 (6.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9%)

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:	Modesto City Elementary
Phone:	(209)574-1942
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	338
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 85

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 68