Harriette Kirschen Elementary

1900 Kirschen Dr.
Modesto, CA 95351

530 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Harriette Kirschen Elementary is a public school located in the airport neighborhood of Modesto, California, serving students in grades TK–6 as part of the Modesto City Schools district. The school is named in honor of Harriette Kirschen, a dedicated educator who spent over four decades serving the students and families of the Modesto community. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school emphasizes foundational academic skills while striving to create a nurturing and inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Harriette Kirschen Elementary is known for its commitment to fostering a positive school culture and community engagement. The staff works to implement programs that support social-emotional learning and student development, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond. By maintaining strong ties with local families and utilizing the resources provided by the Modesto City Schools district, the campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, dedicated to fostering both educational growth and civic responsibility.

530

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harriette Kirschen Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	437
Black	15
Asian	32
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
437 (82.5 %)
Asian
32 (6.0 %)
White
24 (4.5 %)
Two or More
19 (3.6 %)
Black
15 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

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)576-4611
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	443
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 90

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 60