Paradise Charter

www.paradiseesd.org

Charter School 118 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Paradise Charter School, located in Modesto, California, is a public charter school that operates under the Paradise Elementary School District. It is designed to provide an alternative educational choice for families within the community, focusing on small class sizes and a personalized learning environment. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents, aiming to foster academic excellence while supporting the social and emotional development of its student body.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards, but it is often delivered through a more flexible and individualized approach compared to traditional district schools. By maintaining a close-knit campus atmosphere, Paradise Charter strives to create a supportive culture that encourages student engagement and community involvement. Families interested in the specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or the school's mission can find detailed information on their official website at http://www.paradiseesd.org.

118

Total Students

4.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paradise Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	81
Asian	18
Two or More	7

Hispanic
81 (68.6%)
Asian
18 (15.3%)
White
12 (10.2%)
Two or More
7 (5.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Paradise Elementary
Phone:	(209)524-0184
Website:	http://www.paradiseesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	118
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 13

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 13