Bernard L. Hughes Elementary

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

507 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School, located in Modesto, California, is part of the Empire Union School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The campus aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while developing the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and effective communication between staff, parents, and students. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum, Hughes Elementary strives to prepare its student body for the challenges of a rapidly changing world, focusing on literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. Through various educational programs and a focus on character development, the school works to create a well-rounded learning experience that values both academic achievement and positive student citizenship.

507

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bernard L. Hughes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	316
Black	17
Asian	45
Two or More	28
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	16

Hispanic
316 (62.3 %)
White
83 (16.4 %)
Asian
45 (8.9 %)
Two or More
28 (5.5 %)
Black
17 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
16 (3.2 %)
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)527-1330
Website:	http://web.empire.k12.ca.us/hughes/hughes/htm.
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 81

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 75