Tuolumne Elementary

624 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Tuolumne Elementary, located at 707 Herndon Rd. in Modesto, California, is a public school serving students in the Modesto City Schools district. The school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction within a supportive community environment, aiming to prepare students for success in higher grade levels. As part of the local district, the school works to balance core curriculum standards with programs designed to foster student engagement and personal growth.

The school community at Tuolumne Elementary is characterized by its dedication to serving the diverse student population of South Modesto. With a focus on inclusive learning, the school emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By partnering with families and the surrounding neighborhood, Tuolumne Elementary strives to create a stable and encouraging atmosphere where students can develop the essential skills necessary for their future educational journeys.

624

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tuolumne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	562
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

Hispanic
562 (90.2%)
White
32 (5.1%)
Two or More
12 (1.9%)
Black
11 (1.8%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)574-8442
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	624
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	550
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 95

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 64