Christine Sipherd Elementary

3420 E. Orangeburg Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355

web.empire.k12.ca.us/sipherd/sipherd.htm

458 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Christine Sipherd Elementary School is a public school located in Modesto, California, serving students within the Empire Union School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core educational standards, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while cultivating a positive and inclusive campus culture.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school integrates various resources and extracurricular activities to support the holistic growth of its students. As part of the Empire Union School District, Christine Sipherd Elementary works to maintain strong communication between faculty, parents, and the local community to ensure that every student has access to the tools necessary for learning. The school serves as a central hub for families in the East Modesto area, prioritizing safety, collaboration, and the continuous improvement of student performance.

458

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christine Sipherd Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	257
Black	24
Asian	26
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

Hispanic
257 (56.1 %)
White
126 (27.5 %)
Asian
26 (5.7 %)
Black
24 (5.2 %)
Two or More
23 (5.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Empire Union Elementary
Phone:	(209)524-4844
Website:	http://web.empire.k12.ca.us/sipherd/sipherd.htm
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	98

* 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 60

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 59