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Bernard L. Hughes Elementary

Modesto, California · Grades K to 6 · Empire Union Elementary

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About Bernard L. Hughes Elementary

Bernard L. Hughes Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 6 as a public school in Modesto, California. Enrollment was 455 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Modesto. With about 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 26.8 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Stanislaus County. Empire Union Elementary runs 6 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 76 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	512 North McClure Rd., Modesto, CA 95357
Phone	(209) 527-1330
School district	Empire Union Elementary
Grades	K to 6
Students (2024-25)	455
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	17
Students per teacher	26.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Stanislaus County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 061269009536). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Bernard L. Hughes Elementary serve?

Bernard L. Hughes Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 6.

How many students attend Bernard L. Hughes Elementary?

Bernard L. Hughes Elementary reported 455 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernard L. Hughes Elementary?

About 26.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 455 students and 17 teachers in federal data.

Is Bernard L. Hughes Elementary a public or charter school?

Bernard L. Hughes Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Bernard L. Hughes Elementary in?

Bernard L. Hughes Elementary is part of Empire Union Elementary. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/empire-union-elementary/

Where is Bernard L. Hughes Elementary located?

Bernard L. Hughes Elementary is at 512 North McClure Rd., Modesto, CA 95357. The phone number is (209) 527-1330.

How many other schools are near Bernard L. Hughes Elementary?

There are 76 other schools within 5 miles of Bernard L. Hughes Elementary in our directory.