Shackelford Elementary

495 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Shackelford Elementary School is a public school located in the South Modesto area, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Modesto City Schools district, the campus plays a central role in the local neighborhood, providing foundational education to a diverse student body. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where staff and families work together to support the academic and personal development of their students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Shackelford Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school typically offers various resources and programs designed to help students succeed in a supportive setting, while also striving to create a welcoming atmosphere for parents and guardians. Situated on Sch Avenue, the school remains a vital hub for local families, focusing on preparing children for middle school success through a combination of classroom instruction and social-emotional learning.

495

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shackelford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	466
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
466 (94.1%)
White
16 (3.2%)
Two or More
8 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)574-8422
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	437
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 73

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 71