Bernard L. Hughes Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
512 North McClure Rd., Modesto, CA 95357 · (209) 527-1330 · Part of Empire Union Elementary School District
Modesto’s School Grade C better than 33% of California school districts
Students
455
Students per teacher
27:1
Free or reduced lunch
82%
Setting
City
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Bernard L. Hughes Elementary
- Larger classes: 27 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 11.8% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
Location
Directions ↗512 North McClure Rd., Modesto
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten71
Grade 149
Grade 266
Grade 372
Grade 468
Grade 562
Grade 666
Grade 71
Enrollment over time
516’20
522’21
507’22
474’23
455’24
Down 11.8% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 64%White 13%Asian 10%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 5%Black 5%Two or more races 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Bernard L. Hughes Elementary from Modesto families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.