Paradise Elementary

www.paradiseesd.org

71 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Paradise Elementary School, located at 3361 California Avenue in Modesto, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Paradise Elementary School District. As a smaller, community-focused school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the surrounding area. The school emphasizes core academic achievement while working to provide a structured and nurturing atmosphere that encourages student growth, social development, and personal responsibility.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Paradise Elementary School District, which prioritizes accessible public education and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on fundamental curriculum standards, the staff aims to prepare students for success as they transition to higher grade levels. For parents and community members interested in detailed academic calendars, district policies, or school-specific resources, the district's official website at http://www.paradiseesd.org serves as the primary hub for ongoing communication and administrative information.

Total Students

4.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paradise Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	48
Asian	1
Two or More	10

Hispanic
48 (67.6 %)
White
12 (16.9 %)
Two or More
10 (14.1 %)
Asian
1 (1.4 %)

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:	Paradise Elementary
Phone:	(209)524-0184
Website:	http://www.paradiseesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 12

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 7

Grade 6 10

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 9