James Marshall Elementary

633 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

633

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Marshall Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	529
Black	4
Asian	28
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
529 (83.6 %)
Two or More
40 (6.3 %)
White
30 (4.7 %)
Asian
28 (4.4 %)
Black
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Modesto City Elementary
Phone:	(209)574-8162
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	535
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 87

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 97