Standiford Elementary

www.sylvan.k12.ca.us/schools/standiford/index

433 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Standiford Elementary School, located at 605 Tokay Ave. in Modesto, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the Modesto City Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community involvement. It caters to a diverse student body, providing a foundational curriculum that prepares children for the transition to middle school while encouraging active participation in various school programs and extracurricular activities.

The school is centrally located within a quiet neighborhood, making it a focal point for the surrounding local community. Like many schools in the district, Standiford Elementary focuses on creating a safe and inclusive campus culture, often prioritizing parental engagement and collaborative learning. By balancing standard academic requirements with a focus on student character and well-being, the school aims to create a well-rounded experience that helps each student reach their individual potential within the Modesto community.

433

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Standiford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	235
Black	17
Asian	43
Two or More	33
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
235 (54.3%)
White
100 (23.1%)
Asian
43 (9.9%)
Two or More
33 (7.6%)
Black
17 (3.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
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)574-5400
Website:	http://www.sylvan.k12.ca.us/schools/standiford/index
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 78

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 73