Coleman F. Brown Elementary

2024 Vera Cruz Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355

www.sylvan.k12.ca.us/schools/cf-brown/index

378 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Coleman F. Brown Elementary is a public school located in the Sylvan Union School District in Modesto, California. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a residential neighborhood and is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes academic growth and character development, aiming to prepare its young students for success in middle school and beyond.

The campus is recognized for maintaining a strong sense of community, frequently engaging parents and local families through various school events and volunteer opportunities. Coleman F. Brown focuses on a balanced curriculum that includes core academic subjects alongside enrichment programs, striving to address both the intellectual and social-emotional needs of its student body. By promoting a safe and collaborative atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in the foundational education of children within the Modesto community.

378

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coleman F. Brown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	190
Black	21
Asian	50
Two or More	45
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
190 (50.3%)
White
68 (18.0%)
Asian
50 (13.2%)
Two or More
45 (11.9%)
Black
21 (5.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	Sylvan Union Elementary
Phone:	(209)574-5100
Website:	http://www.sylvan.k12.ca.us/schools/cf-brown/index
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 86

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 52