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Joel J. Hidahl Elementary

Ceres Unified · Stanislaus County · 2351 East Redwood Road, Ceres, CA 95307-5052

(209) 556-1650 · www.ceres.k12.ca.us

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3/10
#4341
Rank 4341 out of 5,722
Top 76%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4098 · 28th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4185 · 27th percentile
Science2/10 · #4855 · 13th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Ceres is a working-class Central Valley city just south of Modesto, and Hidahl Elementary reflects the tight-knit, community-driven character of the neighborhoods it serves. Families here are deeply rooted, and the school works hard to support students across a range of learning needs, even if test scores suggest there's still ground to cover. For parents who value a school where staff know their kids by name and community connection matters as much as academics, Hidahl is worth a closer look.

Student Demographics

222 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
192 (86%)
White
13 (6%)
Asian
7 (3%)
African American
5 (2%)
Multiple Races
4 (2%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners93 (42%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged205 (92%)
Students with Disabilities35 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

393
Enrollment
16.5
Teachers (FTE)
23.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
20.7
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 · #4781 · 21st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found