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Bernard L. Hughes Elementary

Empire Union Elementary · Stanislaus County · 512 North McClure Road, Modesto, CA 95357-1542

(209) 527-1330 · web.empire.k12.ca.us/hughes/hughes/htm.

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4/10
#3573
Rank 3573 out of 5,722
Top 62%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3433 · 40th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3741 · 35th percentile
Science4/10 · #3423 · 39th percentile

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School Overview

Bernard L. Hughes Elementary sits in the eastern reaches of Modesto, a working-class city in California's Central Valley where community ties tend to run deep and families put a lot of stock in knowing their neighbors. The school serves a modest academic profile, making it a solid fit for families who value a smaller, close-knit environment over flashy programs or highly competitive academics. Modesto itself offers an affordable cost of living with easy access to the Sierra Nevada foothills, and for families planting roots in this part of town, Hughes can be a dependable neighborhood anchor.

Student Demographics

254 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
163 (64%)
White
33 (13%)
Asian
22 (9%)
African American
14 (6%)
Pacific Islander
11 (4%)
Multiple Races
7 (3%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners75 (30%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged216 (85%)
Students with Disabilities22 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

455
Enrollment
19.5
Teachers (FTE)
23.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
22.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4297 · 29th percentile

58 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found