Mildred Perkins Elementary

www.salida.k12.ca.us

405 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mildred Perkins Elementary School is a public school located in Modesto, California, serving as part of the Salida Union School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the foundational development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational pursuits.

Beyond standard instruction, the school benefits from its association with the Salida Union School District, which prioritizes community involvement and the use of modern educational resources to enhance student learning. Families and community members interested in specific programs, current school calendars, or administrative contact information can access comprehensive details through the district’s official website at http://www.salida.k12.ca.us.

405

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mildred Perkins Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	248
Black	10
Asian	38
Two or More	36
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
248 (61.2 %)
White
64 (15.8 %)
Asian
38 (9.4 %)
Two or More
36 (8.9 %)
Black
10 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Salida Union Elementary
Phone:	(209)545-4415
Website:	http://www.salida.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 89

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 65