JAMES MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

James Marshall Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Modesto City Elementary school district, located in Modesto, CA with about 782 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, James Marshall Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

James Marshall Elementary is a public school located in the airport neighborhood of Modesto, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Modesto City Schools district, the campus is committed to providing a foundational education focused on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes character development and community engagement, striving to prepare its students for academic success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, James Marshall Elementary functions as a central hub for its local neighborhood, often prioritizing programs that address the social and emotional well-being of its students. The school actively works to build partnerships with parents and community members to enhance the learning experience. With a dedicated staff and a focus on essential skill-building, the institution aims to create a safe, structured, and nurturing space that encourages student curiosity and growth throughout their early formative years.

For more information, contact James Marshall Elementary at (209) 576-4697 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

515 Sutter Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351-3798
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JAMES MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Modesto, CA with about 782 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
782
Teachers:
35
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 782 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
77.2%
Asian
10.1%
Two or more races
6.8%
White
4.1%
Black or African American
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.